How about video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of esophageal leiomyoma

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During this period of time, the stomach is always uncomfortable and often painful. Later, I went to the hospital for an examination and found that there is a leiomyoma in the esophagus. The doctor said that thoracoscopic esophagectomy is needed for treatment. Today, let me talk to you about video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal leiomyoma.

How about video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of esophageal leiomyoma

First, due to the large size, high position and compression of the trachea, it is difficult to completely remove the tumor. Because the patient is a young woman, thoracotomy has a great impact on the appearance of the patient, so we decided to use thoracoscopic surgery for upper esophageal leiomyoma. During the operation, the tumor was completely removed, and the esophageal mucosa was not damaged.

Second, benign esophageal tumors are rare, accounting for 0. 5%～0。 Among them, 90% were esophageal leiomyoma. Although esophageal leiomyoma is benign, it has the tendency of malignant transformation, and the long-term growth of the tumor can compress the surrounding organs. It can be treated surgically once diagnosed.

Third: just cut three 1-1's on the chest wall. 5cm small incision can complete the operation, beautiful, less postoperative pain, quick recovery, short hospital stay (3-5 days after surgery can be discharged). If esophageal leiomyoma is found under EUS, do not biopsy to avoid mucosal damage. During the operation, gastroscopy was used to check whether there was esophageal mucosal injury.

matters needing attention

Thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal leiomyoma may have different degrees of indications, but to see the specific location of leiomyoma, which side, it is best to look at the CT film and gastroscopy image, so as to be more clear about the disease, and then symptomatic treatment.