Giant leiomyoma of the gastroesophageal junction: technique and results of endoscopic full-thickness resection

nt leiomyoma of the gastroesophageal junction: technique and results of endoscopic full-thickness resection Rapid Communication (2208) Total Article Views Authors: Bona D, Aiolfi A, Siboni S, Bernardi D, Bonavina L Published Date November 2011 Volume 2011:4 Pages 263 - 267 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CEG.S26119 Davide Bona, Alberto Aiolfi, Stefano Siboni, Daniele Bernardi, Luigi Bonavina Department of Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milano School of Medicine, Milano, Italy Abstract: Four consecutive patients with a giant leiomyoma originating from the posterior aspect of the gastroesophageal junction were treated with full-thickness endoscopic retroflex dissection. A complete removal of the lesion was obtained in all cases. No complications were observed except for some degree of air filtration causing symptomatic pneumoperitoneum in one patient. Retroflex endoscopic full-thickness resection of giant leiomyoma at the gastroesophageal junction is feasible and safe.