[Esophageal intramural bronchogenic cysts (author's transl)]

The authors report two cases of bronchogenic cysts of the esophagus. The first description of an intramural double bronchogenic cyst of this organ is published. These cysts are uncommon and result from an aberrant cleavage of the primitive gut. They are characterized by the presence of a ciliated cylindric epithelium of the respiratory type, bordering the intern side of the tumor. The symptomatology is not specific. The diagnosis of benign tumor is based on the roentgenologic picture. The thoracotomy is necessary and the best treatment is enucleation of the tumor.