UGI Esophagus-ENDOSCOPIC SUBMUCOSAL RESECTION OF A TUMOR IN THE UPPER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER AND PIRIFORM SINUS

ENDOSCOPIC SUBMUCOSAL RESECTION OF A TUMOR IN THE UPPER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER AND PIRIFORM SINUS

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In this video, a case is presented where a 77-year-old male underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection for a tumor in the upper esophageal sphincter and piriform sinus. The patient initially underwent routine EGD which revealed mucosal irregularity. An endoscopic ultrasound confirmed a raised mass, later confirmed as squamous cell carcinoma. Instead of opting for extensive surgery, an attempt was made to remove the tumor through endoscopy. The procedure involved thermal marking, injection to lift the lesion, and careful dissection to remove the tumor. The procedure was successful, and the patient recovered well after completing chemotherapy. This case demonstrates that endoscopic resection can be an effective alternative to complex surgeries involving removal of the larynx and esophagus in certain cases.

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Honorable Mention

Keywords

endoscopic submucosal dissection

upper esophageal sphincter

piriform sinus

squamous cell carcinoma

endoscopic resection