Thoracoscopic enucleation of a large esophageal leiomyoma using a three thoracic ports technique.
BACKGROUND
Video assisted thoracoscopic resection of an esophageal leiomyoma offers distinct advantages over an open approach. Many papers have described various techniques of thoracoscopic resection.


METHODS
We describe a 32-year old man who presented with intermittent dysphagia. Imaging studies showed a large esophageal leiomyoma. He underwent thoracoscopic enucleation using a three thoracic-ports technique.


CONCLUSIONS
Thoracoscopic enucleation can be technically performed using a three thoracic-ports technique.
Akaraviputh
Thawatchai
T
Division of General Surgery, The Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand. sitak@mahidol.ac.th
Chinswangwatanakul
Vitoon
V
Swangsri
Jirawat
J
Lohsiriwat
Varut
V