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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2019

First endoscopic submucosal dissection of gastroesophageal junction carcinoma in a 72-year old male from Saudi Arabia.

Abdullah AlShammari, Sreyoshi Fatima Alam, Mohamed Khan, Mohammad Aburahmah

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Article in International journal of surgery case reports, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Abdullah AlShammariCollege of Medicine, Alfaisal University, P.O. Box 50927, Riyadh, 11533, Saudi Arabia; King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC), P.O. Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: aalshammari@alfaisal.edu.
Sreyoshi Fatima AlamCollege of Medicine, Alfaisal University, P.O. Box 50927, Riyadh, 11533, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: sfalam@alfaisal.edu.
Mohamed KhanKing Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC), P.O. Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: mohamedkhan@kfshrc.edu.sa.
Mohammad AburahmahCollege of Medicine, Alfaisal University, P.O. Box 50927, Riyadh, 11533, Saudi Arabia; King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC), P.O. Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: dr.aburahmah@gmail.com.
Alfaisal University · SAKing Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre · SA

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Abstract

introductionEsophageal and gastric tumors are very lethal malignancies. Their most common histology is adenocarcinoma for more than 90% of all gastroesophageal tumors. CASE PRESENTATION: Herein, we report a case of endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastroesophageal junction carcinoma, the first of its kind to be performed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a 72-year-old patient, who was found to have a gastroesophageal junction mass extending to the cardia. Complete excision was performed via endoscopic submucosal dissection. There were no complications in the postoperative period and the patient was discharged in good condition. DISCUSSION: Over time, the management of gastroesophageal junction carcinoma has evolved along with the surgical approach. Endoscopic submucosal dissection preserves the anatomical structures and not only leads to a better quality of life, but also decreases morbidity and mortality. The procedure shows favorable results for early-stage gastroesophageal junction carcinoma as a treatment option with excellent en bloc resection rates.

conclusionEndoscopic submucosal dissection is an acceptable management for T1 gastroesophageal junction carcinoma.

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AdenocarcinomaCase reportEndoscopic submucosal dissectionGastroesophageal junction

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