内镜下胃壁全层切除术对胃间质瘤的治疗价值研究

目的初步探讨内镜下胃壁全层切除术（EFTR）对胃间质瘤治疗的价值。方法2010年1月至2011年7月对33例病灶大、位于固有肌深层胃间质瘤行内镜下胃壁全层切除术治疗,观察疗效及安全性,并与同期行内镜黏膜下切除术（ESD）治疗的34例胃间质瘤病例在有效性、安全性、手术复杂程度等方面进行比较。结果33例EFTR治疗的病例中,2例因病灶过大未能完成手术,其余均顺利切除病灶,术后恢复良好,随访12个月无复发。与ESD治疗病例相比,手术切除率（93．9％比100％）、并发症发生率（6．5％比2．9％）、术后3d平均体温[（37．2±0．4）℃比（37．0±0．4）℃]及血常规白细胞总数[（8．5±8．0）×10^9／L比（6．1±1．7）×10^9／L]、术后恢复时间[（6．1±2．1）d比（5．2±2．8）d],差异均无统计学意义。EFTR组术中钛夹使用个数[（7．0±3．5）比（4．9±3．1）,t=2．55,P〈0．05]及术后禁食天数[（3．4±1．5）d比（2．0±1．0）d,t=4．36,P〈0．05]明显多于ESD组。结论EFTR对胃问质瘤的治疗是安全、有效的,与ESD术式比较EFTR手术风险并未明显增加,但作为ESD手术的扩展,EYrR手术更为复杂。     

无腹腔镜辅助的内镜全层切除术治疗源于固有肌层的胃黏膜下肿瘤

目的探讨无腹腔镜辅助的内镜全层切除术（EFR）治疗源于固有肌层的胃黏膜下肿瘤（SMT）的疗效和可行性。方法2007年7月至2009年8月经辅助检查和前期治疗明确诊断为起源于固有肌层的胃SMT患者20例,择期行全麻下EFR治疗：（1）黏膜下注射生理盐水,预切开肿瘤周围黏膜和黏膜下层,显露肿瘤;（2）采用内镜黏膜下剥离术（ESD）技术沿肿瘤周围分离固有肌层至浆膜层;（3）应用Hook刀沿肿瘤边缘切开浆膜;（4）胃镜直视下应用Hook、IT刀或圈套器完整切除包括浆膜在内的肿瘤;（5）应用金属夹缝合胃创面。结果20例源于固有肌层的胃SMT中,病灶位于胃底9例、胃体11例。EFR成功切除所有病变,完整切除率为100％,未使用腹腔镜辅助;EFR时间为60—145min,平均85min。切除肿瘤最大直径1．8～3．5cm,平均2．6cm;病理诊断为问质瘤13例、平滑肌瘤4例、血管球瘤2例、神经鞘瘤1例。术后无一例出现胃出血、腹膜炎体征及腹腔脓肿,术后3d造影无一例造影剂外漏和胃排空障碍。住院天数3～8d,平均5．5d。术后随访1～12个月,平均7个月,无一例病变残留或复发。结论EFR治疗源于固有肌层的胃SMT是安全、有效的,可以切除更深的胃壁肿瘤,并提供准确的病理诊断资料,它的开展可进一步扩大内镜治疗的适应证。     

Endoscopic resection of subepithelial tumors

Management of subepithelial tumors (SETs) remains challenging. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has improved differential diagnosis of these tumors but a definitive diagnosis on EUS findings alone can be achieved in the minority of cases. Complete endoscopic resection may provide a reasonable approach for tissue acquisition and may also be therapeutic in case of malignant lesions. Small SET restricted to the submucosa can be removed with established basic resection techniques. However, resection of SET arising from deeper layers of the gastrointestinal wall requires advanced endoscopic methods and harbours the risk of perforation. Innovative techniques such as submucosal tunneling and full thickness resection have expanded the frontiers of endoscopic therapy in the past years. This review will give an overview about endoscopic resection techniques of SET with a focus on novel methods.     

Endoscopic full-thickness resection for gastric submucosal tumors arising from the muscularis propria layer

AIM: To evaluate the efficacy, safety and feasibility of endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFR) for the treatment of gastric submucosal tumors (SMTs) arising from the muscularis propria.METHODS: A total of 35 gastric SMTs arising from the muscularis propria layer were resected by EFR between January 2010 and September 2013. EFR consists of five major steps: injecting normal saline into the submucosa; pre-cutting the mucosal and submucosal layers around the lesion; making a circumferential incision as deep as the muscularis propria around the lesion using endoscopic submucosal dissection and an incision into the serosal layer around the lesion with a Hook knife; a full-thickness resection of the tumor, including the serosal layer with a Hook or IT knife; and closing the gastric wall with metallic clips.RESULTS: Of the 35 gastric SMTs, 14 were located at the fundus, and 21 at the corpus. EFR removed all of the SMTs successfully, and the complete resection rate was 100%. The mean operation time was 90 min (60-155 min), the mean hospitalization time was 6.0 d (4-10 d), and the mean tumor size was 2.8 cm (2.0-4.5 cm). Pathological examination confirmed the presence of gastric stromal tumors in 25 patients, leiomyomas in 7 and gastric autonomous nerve tumors in 2. No gastric bleeding, peritonitis or abdominal abscess occurred after EFR. Postoperative contrast roentgenography on the third day detected no contrast extravasation into the abdominal cavity. The mean follow-up period was 6 mo, with no lesion residue or recurrence noted.CONCLUSION: EFR is efficacious, safe and minimally invasive for patients with gastric SMTs arising from the muscularis propria layer. This technique is able to resect deep gastric lesions while providing precise pathological information about the lesion. With the development of EFR, the indications of endoscopic resection might be extended.     

经黏膜下隧道内镜肿瘤切除术治疗源于固有肌层的上消化道黏膜下肿瘤初探

目的探讨经黏膜下隧道内镜肿瘤切除术（STER）治疗来源于上消化道固有肌层黏膜下肿瘤（SMTs）的疗效和安全性。方法对26例经超声内镜和CT诊断为来源于固有肌层的上消化道SMTs患者全麻下行STER治疗：（1）内镜寻找到肿瘤,并准确定位;（2）建立黏膜下隧道,显露肿瘤;（3）内镜直视下完整切除肿瘤;（4）缝合黏膜切口。结果来源于固有肌层的上消化道SMTs患者26例中,食管14例,贲门7例,胃5例。来源于固有肌层浅层者11例,深层者15例,其中2例胃SMTs与浆膜层粘连,密不可分。STER成功切除所有黏膜下肿瘤,完整切除率100％,切除病变直径1．0～3．2cm（平均1．9cm）。黏膜切开至黏膜切口完整缝合时间25～145min,平均68．5min;完整缝合创面所用金属夹4—6枚,平均5枚。术后病理诊断为平滑肌瘤17例,间质瘤7例,血管球瘤1例,神经鞘膜瘤1例;切缘均为阴性。发生皮下气肿2例,左侧气胸伴皮下气肿1例,气腹2例,均予保守治疗痊愈。术后无一例出现迟发性消化道出血、消化道漏和胸腔腹腔继发感染,无一例发生黏膜下隧道内积血积液和继发感染。随访3～9个月,无一例病变残留或复发。结论STER治疗来源于固有肌层的上消化道SMTs安全、有效,可以一次性完整切除病变,提供完整的病理学诊断资料,并可避免消化道漏和胸腔腹腔继发感染。     

Management of gastric subepithelial tumors: The role of endoscopy

With the wide use of esophagogastroduodenoscopy,the incidence of gastric subepithelial tumor(SET)diagnosis has increased.While the management of large orsymptomatic gastric SETs is obvious,treatment of small(≤3 cm)asymptomatic gastric SETs remains inconclusive.Moreover,the presence of gastrointestinal stromal tumors with malignant potential is of concern,and endoscopic treatment of gastric SETs remains a subject of debate.Recently,numerous studies have demonstrated the feasibility of endoscopic treatment of gastric SETs,and have proposed various endoscopic procedures including endoscopic submucosal dissection,endoscopic muscularis dissection,endoscopic enucleation,endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection,endoscopic full-thickness resection,and a hybrid approach(the combination of endoscopy and laparoscopy).In this review article,we discuss current endoscopic treatments for gastric SETs as well as the advantages and limitations of this type of therapy.Finally,we predict the availability of newly developed endoscopic treatments for gastric SETs.     

EFR治疗胃固有肌层肿物25例

目的探讨内镜全层切除术(EFR)治疗源于固有肌层的胃黏膜下肿物(SMT)的疗效和安全性。方法 25例于2011年1月至2013年9月于我院接受EFR治疗的胃SMT患者纳入研究,肿瘤经EUS和增强CT检查诊断为来源于固有肌层。对其治疗结果、并发症发生情况、近期随访结果等进行回顾性分析。结果 25例均完整切除病灶,病灶长径1.0~5.5 cm,黏膜切开至黏膜切口完整缝合时间为60~180 min,使用止血夹5~30枚,住院天数3~9 d,医疗费用8 000~20 000元。术后病理诊断间质瘤22例,平滑肌瘤2例,神经鞘瘤1例,切缘均为阴性。术后无出血,1例出现腹膜炎。出院后3个月内镜复查未见病变残留、复发。结论 EFR治疗来源于固有肌层的胃SMT安全、有效,可成为胃SMT的治疗选择。     

Do we need to conduct full-thickness closure after endoscopic full-thickness resection of gastric submucosal tumors?

Background/AimsSuccessful closure of gastric wall defects is a pivotal step for endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR). Our study indicates that for submucosal tumors (SMTs) smaller than 2.5 cm, closing the mucosal layer is safe and feasible when the modified method, ZIP, is used.Materials and MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 37 patients with gastric SMTs arising from the muscularis propria (MP) who underwent EFTR with defect closure of the mucosal layer. The main procedure involved: (1) making a longitudinal incision of the mucosal and submucosal layers above the lesion, (2) fully exposing the lesion and symmetrically punching holes on both sides of the incision into the submucosal layer, (3) en bloc resection of the lesion using an electrosurgical snare or knife, (4) hooking of metallic clips into the holes and clipping of the mucosal layer successively to close the gastric wall defect. This modified method was named ZIP.ResultsSuccessful complete resection by EFTR was achieved in 37 cases (100%). The median procedure time was 60 min (range: 30–120 min), whereas the closure procedure took a median of 8 min (range: 5–20 min). The median lesion size was 1.0 cm (range: 0.5–2.5 cm). No patients had severe complications. No residual lesions or tumor recurrence were found during the follow-up period.ConclusionClosing the mucosal layer of gastric wall defects after EFTR by ZIP is feasible and effective.     

Clinical outcomes of cap-assisted endoscopic resection for small rectal subepithelial tumors

ObjectiveTo assess the effectiveness and safety of cap-assisted endoscopic resection and the usefulness of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) for managing small rectal subepithelial tumors (SETs).Patients and methodsPatients with small rectal SETs ≤ 10 mm in diameter were enrolled in this study at our hospital from October 2014 to December 2017. First, EUS was performed to evaluate the lesions. Then, cap-assisted endoscopic resection was performed by suctioning the SET into a transparent cap, ligating with a metal snare and then resecting the tumor. The wound was closed using endoclips if necessary.ResultsForty patients were enrolled in the study. EUS showed lesions originating from muscularis mucosa or submucosa with an average diameter of 5.4 × 3.1 mm. The en bloc resection rate was 85.0% obtained by cap-assisted endoscopic resection, with a mean total procedure time of 17.6 min. No immediate perforation happened. Immediate bleeding occurred in five patients; all cases were managed successfully by endoscopy. No delayed bleeding was observed. Pathology examination showed that 70.0% of the lesions were neuroendocrine tumors (G1). One case of recurrence was seen in follow-up; it was managed successfully by endoscopic submucosal dissection. There was no tumor recurrence in a median follow-up period of 41 months in the remaining 39 patients.ConclusionsMost small rectal SETs arising from the muscularis mucosa or submucosa are neuroendocrine tumors and require proper treatment. Cap-assisted endoscopic resection is simple, effective and safe for resecting such lesions, and EUS is useful for case screening.     

Exposed endoscopic full-thickness resection for duodenal submucosal tumors: Current status and future perspectives

Exposed endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR), with or without laparoscopic assistance, is an emergent natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery technique with promising safety and efficacy for the management of gastrointestinal submucosal tumors (SMTs) arising from the muscularis propria (MP), especially of the gastric wall. To date, evidence concerning duodenal exposed EFTR is lacking, mainly due to both the technical difficulty involved because of the special duodenal anatomy and concerns about safety and effectiveness of transmural wall defect closure. However, given the non-negligible morbidity and mortality associated with duodenal surgery, the recent availability of dedicated endoscopic tools for tissue-approximation capable to realize full-thickness defect closure could help in promoting the adoption of this endosurgical technique among referral centers. The aim of our study was to review the current evidence concerning exposed EFTR with or without laparoscopic assistance for the treatment of MP-arising duodenal SMTs.     

Comparison of endoscopic submucosal dissection and surgical resection for treating gastric subepithelial tumours

Objective For subepithelial tumours (SETs) of the stomach, surgical resection is the gold standard treatment. With the recent advent of endoscopic resection techniques and devices, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been considered as an alternative treatment for SETs. The aim of our study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of ESD for treating gastric SETs compared with surgical resection. Methods Between January 2006 and September 2014, 55 patients with gastric SETs (13 gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs), 27 leiomyomas, and 15 others) were treated by ESD and 27 patients (19 GISTs, two leiomyomas, and six others) underwent surgical resection. We retrospectively reviewed the therapeutic outcomes, procedure-related complications, post-procedure hospital stays, and medical costs of the two groups. Results The complete resection rate of the ESD group was lower than that of the surgery group (81.8% vs. 100%, p?=?0.026). Although the incidence of complications that occurred with ESD was higher than that associated with surgical resection, there were no significant between-group differences (12.5% vs. 3.7%, p?=?0.261), and all complicated cases were successfully treated without mortality. The ESD group had significantly shorter post-procedural hospital stays (median five days vs. eight days, p?=?0.034) and lower medical costs (median $2374 vs. $4954, p <0.001) than the surgery group. There were no recurrences in either group during the follow-up period. Conclusions ESD is an efficient treatment tool for gastric SETs in selected patients. Additionally, ESD has the advantages of shorter hospital stays and lower medical costs compared with surgery.     

Hybrid natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery in gastric subepithelial tumors

Diagnosis of gastric subepithelial tumor(SET) has shown a rapid increase worldwide.Although,until now,endoscopic ultrasound guided procedures such as fine needle aspiration have shown relatively high accuracy in diagnosis of SET,the most important modality for diagnosis and treatment of SETs is complete resection such as endoscopic or surgical resection.However,endoscopic resection or laparoscopic wedge resection alone also has some limitations.Endoscopic resection is difficult to perform in cases of gastric SET located within deep portion of the gastric layer or a relatively large(larger than 25 mm diameter).On the other hand,gastric SET in a difficult location,such as the gastroesophageal junction or pyloric ring is challenging for laparoscopic surgical resection.The hybrid natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery(NOTES) technique is a combined method,including the advantages of both laparoscopic resection and endoscopic resection for gastric SETs.This method may be performed safely with reasonable operation times,less bleeding,and adequate resection margin and regardless of tumor size.In particular,in the case of a difficult location for resection,such as the esophagogastric junction or pyloric ring,hybrid NOTES is currently believed to be an ideal treatment method.     

源于固有肌层的胃间质瘤行内镜下切除闭合术的可行性研究

目的 评价对来源于固有肌层的非腔内生长型胃间质瘤施行内镜下切除闭合术治疗的可行性.方法 46例患者经胃镜和超声内镜检查诊断为起源于固有肌层的非腔内生长型胃黏膜下肿瘤,采用内镜下切除闭合术切除肿瘤,行常规病理及免疫组化检查后证实为间质瘤.术后内镜随访,观察治疗效果及有无并发症.结果 46例非腔内生长型胃间质瘤经内镜下切除闭合术治疗后均完全切除,切除后2例保留完整的浆膜层,44例术中遗留切口,切口最大径1.5 cm,行钛夹夹闭切口,予抑酸、胃肠减压、静脉应用抗生素等辅助治疗.病理报告全层切除46例,肿瘤直径为0.5～3.7 cm.44例患者术后48～72 h后进食,未见明显不适;2例术后出现气腹、局限性腹膜炎,其中1例切口1.5 cm患者术后第2天切口裂开,再次钛夹夹闭裂开切口,辅助治疗10～12 d,该2例患者痊愈出院.术后6个月随访,所有患者切口均形成白色溃疡瘢痕.结论 对于非腔内生长型胃间质瘤,内镜下切除闭合术是一种安全、经济、创伤小的治疗方式,值得临床推广.     

Recent advances in endoscopic management of gastric neoplasms

The development and clinical application of new diagnostic endoscopic technologies such as endoscopic ultrasonography with biopsy, magnification endoscopy, and narrow-band imaging, more recently supplemented by artificial intelligence, have enabled wider recognition and detection of various gastric neoplasms including early gastric cancer (EGC) and subepithelial tumors, such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors and neuroendocrine tumors. Over the last decade, the evolution of novel advanced therapeutic endoscopic techniques, such as endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic full-thickness resection, and submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection, along with the advent of a broad array of endoscopic accessories, has provided a promising and yet less invasive strategy for treating gastric neoplasms with the advantage of a reduced need for gastric surgery. Thus, the management algorithms of various gastric tumors in a defined subset of the patient population at low risk of lymph node metastasis and amenable to endoscopic resection, may require revision considering upcoming data given the high success rate of en bloc resection by experienced endoscopists. Moreover, endoscopic surveillance protocols for precancerous gastric lesions will continue to be refined by systematic reviews and meta-analyses of further research. However, the lack of familiarity with subtle endoscopic changes associated with EGC, as well as longer procedural time, evolving resection techniques and tools, a steep learning curve of such high-risk procedures, and lack of coding are issues that do not appeal to many gastroenterologists in the field. This review summarizes recent advances in the endoscopic management of gastric neoplasms, with special emphasis on diagnostic and therapeutic methods and their future prospects.     

“悬吊法”在胃底固有肌层肿瘤内镜全层切除术中的应用

背景随着内镜技术的发展,对于起源于固有肌层的胃黏膜下肿瘤(submucosal tumor,SMT)临床医师常采用内镜全层切除术(endoscopic full-thickness resection,EFTR)切除;然而对于胃底黏膜下肿瘤应用传统方法有诸多缺点,应用悬吊法辅助EFTR可解决传统方法的弊端,对其效果及安全性的临床研究尚不多.目的探讨“悬吊法”在胃底固有肌层肿瘤内镜全层切除术中的应用价值.方法回顾性分析天津市第五中心医院消化内科2017-08/2021-06期间22例胃底固有肌层肿瘤的患者接受EFTR的临床资料.按不同手术方式分为传统EFTR组和改良“悬吊法”+EFTR组.对照组12例患者进行传统EFTR,观察组10例患者进行改良“悬吊法”+EFTR.比较两组方法的手术时间、术中出血量、创面缝合时间、住院时间.结果观察组比对照组患者手术时间、创面缝合时间短,术中出血量少,两组间具有统计学差异(P<0.05).结论“悬吊法”+EFTR可更好地缩短手术时间及创面缝合时间,降低术中出血量,对于治疗胃底固有肌层肿瘤是一种安全的、可行的、有效的方法,适合在临床应用.     

Ligation-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection of gastric heterotopic pancreas

Heterotopic pancreas is a congenital anomaly characterized by ectopic pancreatic tissue. Treatment of heterotopic pancreas may include expectant observation, endoscopic resection or surgery. The aim of this report was to describe the technique of ligationassisted endoscopic mucosal resection （EMR） for resection of heterotopic pancreas of the stomach. Two patients （both female, mean age 32 years） were referred for management of gastric subepithelial tumors. Endoscopic ultrasound in both disclosed small hypoechoic masses in the mucosa and submucosa. Band ligation-assisted EMR was performed in both cases without complications. Pathology from the resected tumors revealed heterotopic pancreas arising from the submucosa. Margins were free of pancreatic tissue. Ligation-assisted EMR is technically feasible and may be considered for the endoscopic management of heterotopic pancreas.     

Laparoscopy-assisted endoscopic full-thickness resection for gastric subepithelial tumors originated from the muscularis propria layer: a pilot study with literature review

Objective: Laparoscopy-assisted endoscopic full-thickness resection (LAEFTR) has been suggested as an alternative to laparoscopic wedge resection in the treatment of gastric subepithelial tumors (SETs). It is expected to minimize the resection of the tissue surrounding the tumors and maintain the function of the remnant stomach. Here, we performed a prospective pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of laparoscopy-assisted endoscopic full-thickness resection (LAEFTR) for patients with gastric SETs.

Material and methods: We enrolled twelve patients who were diagnosed with gastric SETs with an intraluminal growth pattern or which is located in the gastric antrum between October 2011 and September 2013. LAEFTR was performed endoscopically using an endoscopic knife to make an incision half way around the tumor circumference and a laparoscopic resection around the remaining tumor circumference, followed by its laparoscopic removal. The feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of LAEFTR for gastric SETs were evaluated.

Results: The median size of the tumors in twelve patients was 22?mm (21–33). Of the 12 patients, 8 received LAEFTR, while the others underwent conventional laparoscopic wedge resection, since their tumor outlines were clearly visible in laparoscopic view. In 8 patients who underwent LAEFTR, the mean total operation time (endoscopic procedure time/laparoscopic procedure time) were 117 (37/41) min. The tumors were completely resected with clear margin, and there was no perioperative and postoperative complications.

Conclusions: LAEFTR currently seems to be the ideal treatment modality of intraluminal gastric SETs where their resection margins are difficult to define under laparoscopic guidance alone.     

A promising Forcep Strip Method for gastrointestinal subepithelial tumors originating from the muscularis propria

BackgroundSubepithelial tumors (SETs) originating from the muscularis propria layer are unlikely to be resected completely and safely. We developed the Forcep Strip Method (FSM) for the resection of SETs in the stomach.AimsThis study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of the FSM.MethodsEndoscopic SET resection using electrical forceps was performed in 11 consecutive patients with clinical indications for lesion removal. Following injection around the tumor, the adjacent mucosa or submucosa was grasped with the hot forceps and pulled away to form a “tent”. The tumor was dissected from the muscularis propria layer and carefully removed using coagulating forceps.ResultsThe FSM was successful in 10 of the 11 patients in the series; one patient required surgery due to respiratory depression during the procedure. The complete resection rate was 100% and no major complications including bleeding and perforation occurred. Mean procedure time was 39.3 ± 14.7 min, mean hospitalization time was 5.0 ± 1.2 days, and mean tumor size was 17.1 ± 4.7 mm.ConclusionFSM was found to be an easy, safe, and effective procedure for the treatment of gastric SETs originating from the muscularis propria layer.     

Endoscopic full thickness resection for gastric tumors originating from muscularis propria

AIM: To do systematic review of current literature for endoscopic full thickness resection(EFTR) technique for gastric tumors originating from muscularis propria.METHODS: An extensive English literature search was done till December 2015; using Pub Med and Google scholar to identify the peer reviewed original and review articles using keywords-EFTR, gastric tumor, muscularis propria. Human only studies were included. The references of pertinent studies were manually searched to identify additional relevant studies. The indications, procedural details, success rates, clinical outcomes, complications and limitations were considered. For the purpose of review, data from individual studies was combined to calculate mean. No other statistical test was applied.RESULTS: A total of 9 original articles were identified. Four articles were from same institute and the time frames of these studies were overlapping. To avoid duplication of data, only the study with patients over the longest time interval was included and other three were excluded. In total six studies were included in the final review. In our systematic review, the mean success rate for EFTR of gastric tumors originating from muscularis propria was 96.8%. The mean procedure time varied from a minimum of 37 min to a maximum of 105 min. There was no reported mortality from the technique itself. The most common histological diagnosis was gastrointestinal stromal tumors and leiomyoma. Gastric wall defect closure by either metallic clips or over the scope clip(OTSC) had similar outcomes although experience with OTSC was limited to smaller lesions(3cm).CONCLUSION: EFTR is a minimally invasive technique to resect gastric submucosal tumors originating from muscularis propria with a high success rate and low complication rate.     

Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection for simultaneous esophageal and cardia submucosal tumors originating from the muscularis propria layer (with video)

Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) is a new treatment technique for upper gastrointestinal submucosal tumors (SMT) originating from the muscularis propria (MP) layer. In contrast to conventional endoscopic resection, the new therapy can maintain the mucosal integrity of the digestive tract, which effectively prevents mediastinitis and peritonitis. STER, although a known method, has not been widely adopted because of technical difficulties. Here, we describe the case of a 30‐year‐old patient presenting with two separate SMT originating from the esophageal and cardia MP layer. A 2‐cm longitudinal mucosal incision was made approximately 5 cm proximal to the esophageal SMT, and the esophageal and cardia SMT were dissected successively in the same submucosal tunnel. In the relevant literature, this is the first case of STER for resecting esophageal and cardia SMT using the same submucosal tunnel.