Video-thoracoscopic enucleation of esophageal leiomyoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor of the esophagus. Surgical enucleation is indicated in case of symptoms or an unclear diagnosis, and open thoracotomy has long been the standard approach for this procedure. However, enucleat...

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Main Authors: Luh Shi-Ping, Hou Sheng-Mou, Fang Chien-Chung, Chen Chi-Yi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/52