Endoscopic removal of an esophageal fibrovascular polyp.
Fibrovascular polyps are intraluminal pedunculated esophageal polyps, which can produce devastating consequences if untreated. Therapy for these lesions is traditionally surgical, with esophagotomy. The present report describes a case of endoscopic removal of a fibrovascular polyp, alleviating the need for hospitalization or further interventions. The natural history, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and therapies are reviewed.
Burdick
J S
JS
Dept. of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-8887, USA. Sburdi@parknet.pmh.org
Seidel
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R
Lindberg
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Magee
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D004564:Electrocoagulation; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D019160:Endosonography; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005355:Fibrosis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic; D011127:Polyps / Q000098:blood supply / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*