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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Esophageal Diseases

    Background:

    • Intramural esophageal dissection (IED) is a rare condition with a typically benign course, good prognosis, and low mortality.
    • Differentiating IED from esophageal perforation at presentation is challenging.
    • Conservative therapy is the primary treatment for most IED cases.

    Observation:

    • Complications like perforation, bleeding, or persistent symptoms are indications for surgery.
    • Esophagectomy, a radical treatment, is rarely indicated, typically for complicated esophageal perforations.
    • Two female patients with IED were considered for esophagectomy despite no confirmed esophageal perforation.

    Findings:

    • This study presents two cases of IED managed with esophagectomy without evidence of esophageal perforation.
    • The findings challenge the conventional indications for radical surgical intervention in IED.
    • The decision for esophagectomy in these cases was based on factors other than confirmed perforation.

    Implications:

    • These cases suggest a potential need to broaden the criteria for surgical intervention in select IED patients.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the long-term outcomes of esophagectomy in non-perforated IED.
    • The findings may influence clinical decision-making regarding surgical management of rare esophageal conditions.