Clinical Significance of Extraluminal Compressions according to the Site of the Esophagus

Background/Aims: Differentiation of an extraluminal compression from a true subepithelial tumor (SET) in the esophagus by using endoscopy alone is often difficult. EUS is known as the best method for differentiating an extraluminal compression from a true SET. Extraluminal compression in the esophag...

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Main Authors: Sung Ik Pyeon, Gwang Ha Kim, Jung Bin Yoon, Hye Kyung Jeon, Bong Eun Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Yong Chan Lee 2017-09-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
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Online Access:http://www.helicojournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.7704/kjhugr.2017.17.3.127