Successful endoscopic removal of a giant upper esophageal inflammatory fibrous polyp

Giant esophageal inflammatory fibrous polyp （espedally 〉 17 cm in size） is seen rarely. Endoscopic removal has been reported rarely because the procedure is technically demanding and the hemostasis is difficult to ascertain. Here, we describe a case of a giant upper esophageal inflammatory fibrous p...

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Published in:World journal of gastroenterology : WJG 2009-11, Vol.15 (41), p.5236-5238
Main Authors: Zhang, Jie, Hao, Jian-Yu, Li, Simon Wing Heng, Zhang, Shu-Tian
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Endoscopy - methods
Esophageal Diseases - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Polyps - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Giant esophageal inflammatory fibrous polyp （espedally 〉 17 cm in size） is seen rarely. Endoscopic removal has been reported rarely because the procedure is technically demanding and the hemostasis is difficult to ascertain. Here, we describe a case of a giant upper esophageal inflammatory fibrous polyp that was resected successfully by endoscopy.
ISSN:1007-9327
2219-2840
DOI:10.3748/wjg.15.5236