Endoscopic removal of an esophageal fibrovascular polyp

Endoscopy. 1999 Jun;31(5):401-4. doi: 10.1055/s-1999-8416.

Abstract

Fibrovascular polyps are intraluminal pedunculated esophageal polyps, which can produce devastating consequences if untreated. Therapy for these lesions is traditionally surgical, with esophagotomy. The present report describes a case of endoscopic removal of a fibrovascular polyp, alleviating the need for hospitalization or further interventions. The natural history, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and therapies are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electrocoagulation
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Endosonography
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / blood supply
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Fibrosis
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic
  • Polyps / blood supply
  • Polyps / diagnosis
  • Polyps / surgery*