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Published on: September 22, 2023
Thoracoscopic Resection of a Foregut Duplication Cyst with the Use of a 5-mm Stapling Device in an Infant-A Case
Marc Da Col1, Nicolas Regamey2, Philipp O Szavay1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland.
Insights
Esophageal foregut duplication cysts, rare congenital anomalies, can cause compression and potentially become malignant. Complete thoracoscopic resection using a stapling device is presented as an effective surgical option.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Congenital Anomalies
Background:
- Esophageal foregut duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies primarily seen in children.
- These cysts can grow and compress vital thoracic or mediastinal structures.
- Ectopic gastric mucosa within the cysts carries a risk of malignant transformation, necessitating resection.
Abstract:
Esophageal foregut duplication cysts are a rare congenital anomaly predominantly diagnosed in children. With possible growth foregut duplication cysts may cause compression on thoracic or mediastinal structures, respectively. Due to the presence of ectopic gastric mucosa and its potential malignant alteration resection of foregut duplication cysts is recommended. More recently, the use of a thoracoscopic approach for resection has shown to be an advantageous alternative to a conventional open approach. A case of a complete thoracoscopic resection of an esophageal foregut duplication cyst using a 5-mm stapling device is presented.
