Peroral Endoscopic Removal of a Regurgitated Giant Polisegmented Fibrovascular Polyp of the Esophagus
2001
Endoscopic Removal of a Giant Fibrovascular Polyp in the Esophagus
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): ROBERT PACZONA, LASZLO IVAN, JOZSEF JORI, BELA IVANYI
Primary Institution: University of Szeged
Conclusion
The giant fibrovascular polyp was successfully removed using a peroral endoscopic operation instead of the usual open surgical resection.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of dysphagia and regurgitation before the incident.
- Endoscopic removal was chosen to avoid more invasive surgery.
- After one year of follow-up, there was no recurrence of the polyp.
Takeaway
A man had a giant polyp in his esophagus that he accidentally brought up into his mouth, and doctors were able to remove it without major surgery.
Methodology
The polyp was removed using peroral endoscopic surgery after being visualized during an endoscopic examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 62-year-old male patient.
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