Endoscopic Resection of a Giant Esophageal Lipoma Causing Sudden Choking

Most esophageal lipomas are discovered incidentally and are small and asymptomatic. However, large (>4 cm) lipomas may cause various symptoms, including dysphagia, regurgitation, or epigastric discomfort. We present a 45-year-old woman with intermittent sudden choking and globus pharyngeus. Upper ga...

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Main Authors: Dong Ho Jo, Hyung Ku Chon, Sun Ho Woo, Tae Hyeon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2016-10-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2016.68.4.210