Is resection of esophageal leiomyoma good for recurrence

summary

The symptoms of esophageal leiomyoma is not very obvious, many of them are inadvertently found in the examination of other diseases, the effect of surgical treatment is very good. Let's take a look at the recurrence of esophageal leiomyoma resection.

Is resection of esophageal leiomyoma good for recurrence

First of all: esophageal leiomyoma is a kind of benign tumor, which is usually treated by surgical resection, with good effect and low recurrence rate.

Secondly, although esophageal leiomyoma is benign, it has a tendency of malignant transformation, and the long-term growth of the tumor can compress the surrounding organs. Leiomyoma has no obvious symptoms, growth is quite slow, in the growing up will gradually show.

Finally: except for small tumors with a diameter of less than 2 cm, which have no symptoms, or whose physical conditions are not suitable for surgery, once diagnosed, surgery should be performed, and postoperative recurrence is rare.

matters needing attention

Because of the slow development of the disease, although there is a potential malignant tendency, but the malignant transformation rate is low, but the patient's age is relatively small, and the tumor is relatively small, then there is no need for surgery for treatment, and follow-up observation.