Laparoscopic excision of an esophageal duplication cyst

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2011 Oct;21(5):e280-3. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e31822f1e67.

Abstract

Esophageal duplication cysts are uncommon embryologic entities that are often discovered incidentally. When identified, complete excision is the recommended treatment regardless of symptoms. We report the case of a 2-year-old boy with a distal esophageal duplication cyst discovered incidentally during laparoscopy for fundoplication. The esophageal duplication cyst was completely resected and a 360-degree fundoplication was then constructed, incorporating the cyst resection site. This is only the second report describing complete laparoscopic excision of an incidentally discovered esophageal duplication cyst in a child. This method is a safe and effective way of managing these lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cysts / diagnosis
  • Cysts / surgery*
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Diseases / surgery*
  • Esophagectomy / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male