Endoscopic Resection for the Treatment of Superficial Esophageal Neoplasms

• Published in: Journal of chest surgery Vol. 53; no. 4; pp. 172 - 177
• Main Authors: Kim, Ga Hee, Jung, Hwoon-Yong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 05.08.2020; 대한흉부외과학회
• Subjects: Collective of current Review, Lecture; 흉부외과학
• ISSN: 2233-601X; 2765-1606; 2093-6516; 2765-1614
• DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.2020.53.4.172

Superficial esophageal neoplasms (SENs) are being diagnosed increasingly frequently due to the screening endoscopy and advances in endoscopic techniques. Endoscopic resection (ER) is a relatively noninvasive treatment method with low morbidity and mortality that provides excellent oncologic outcomes. Endoscopic submucosal dissection is associated with higher rates of en bloc, complete and curative resections and lower rates of local recurrence than endoscopic mucosal resection. The most serious complication of ER is stricture, the treatment and prevention of which are crucial to maintain the patient's quality of life. ER for SEN is feasible, effective, and safe and can be considered a first-line treatment for SENs in which it is technically feasible.Superficial esophageal neoplasms (SENs) are being diagnosed increasingly frequently due to the screening endoscopy and advances in endoscopic techniques. Endoscopic resection (ER) is a relatively noninvasive treatment method with low morbidity and mortality that provides excellent oncologic outcomes. Endoscopic submucosal dissection is associated with higher rates of en bloc, complete and curative resections and lower rates of local recurrence than endoscopic mucosal resection. The most serious complication of ER is stricture, the treatment and prevention of which are crucial to maintain the patient's quality of life. ER for SEN is feasible, effective, and safe and can be considered a first-line treatment for SENs in which it is technically feasible.