Thoracoscopic excision of bronchogenic cyst of the esophagus.
Bronchogenic cyst of the esophagus is an uncommon cause of dysphagia, usually requiring surgical excision by thoracotomy. A case of thoracoscopic excision is described demonstrating reduced morbidity and rapid recovery.
D000328:Adult; D001994:Bronchogenic Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004934:Esophageal Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D013906:Thoracoscopy