Fiberoptic endoscopic resection of symptomatic leiomyoma of the upper esophagus. Case report.

Abstract

A symptomatic leiomyoma of the upper esophagus was successfully removed through a fiberoptic endoscope in an 84-year-old man. Endoscopic resection via flexible endoscope may be considered as an option in treating selected cases of esophageal leiomyoma and for high surgical risk patients.