Retrograde endoscopic submucosal dissection for early thoracic esophageal carcinoma

Clin J Gastroenterol. 2021 Apr;14(2):434-438. doi: 10.1007/s12328-021-01371-0. Epub 2021 Mar 10.

Abstract

Although the standard treatment for intramucosal esophageal cancer without lymph node metastasis is endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), we sometimes encounter patients who are not able to undergo a transoral endoscopic examination. Here, we report a surgical procedure consisting of transgastric retrograde ESD to treat early esophageal cancer (T1a-EP, N0, M0) because of a stricture after hypopharyngeal cancer surgery. This retrograde ESD procedure can be a safe and effective treatment option for early esophageal cancer. This is the first report of a surgical retrograde ESD method for esophageal cancer.

Keywords: Endoscopic submucosal dissection; Esophageal cancer; Esophageal stenosis.

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection* / adverse effects
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Thoracic Neoplasms*
  • Treatment Outcome