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World J Clin Cases. Mar 6, 2019; 7(5): 668-675
Published online Mar 6, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i5.668
Published online Mar 6, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i5.668
Figure 4 Case illustration of endoscopic biopsy through a tunnel.
A: The narrow place in the lower esophagus (37 cm from the incisors); B: The submucosal tunnel was established; C: White fibrotic adhesions can be seen in the tunnel; D: The submucous structure was disorganized; E and F: It was difficult to distinguish yellow tissue and white tissue from the muscular layer in the tunnel; G: Tissue biopsy in the tunnel; H: The mucosal entry incision was sealed with several clips.
- Citation: Liu S, Wang N, Yang J, Yang JY, Shi ZH. Use of tunnel endoscopy for diagnosis of obscure submucosal esophageal adenocarcinoma: A case report and review of the literature with emphasis on causes of esophageal stenosis. World J Clin Cases 2019; 7(5): 668-675
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v7/i5/668.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v7.i5.668