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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2023; 15(6): 1216-1223
Published online Jun 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i6.1216
Optimal resection of gastric bronchogenic cysts based on anatomical continuity with adherent gastric muscular layer: A case report
Masayoshi Terayama, Koshi Kumagai, Hiroshi Kawachi, Rie Makuuchi, Masaru Hayami, Satoshi Ida, Manabu Ohashi, Takeshi Sano, Souya Nunobe
Masayoshi Terayama, Koshi Kumagai, Rie Makuuchi, Masaru Hayami, Satoshi Ida, Manabu Ohashi, Takeshi Sano, Souya Nunobe, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterological Center, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo 135-8550, Japan
Hiroshi Kawachi, Department of Pathology, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo 135-8550, Japan
Author contributions: Terayama M, Kumagai K and Kawachi H contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Nunobe S contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Souya Nunobe, Doctor, Chief Doctor, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gastroenterological Center, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8550, Japan. souya.nunobe@jfcr.or.jp
Received: December 22, 2022
Peer-review started: December 22, 2022
First decision: January 3, 2023
Revised: January 14, 2023
Accepted: April 19, 2023
Article in press: April 19, 2023
Published online: June 27, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Bronchogenic cysts are rare congenital lesions, which require radical resection as they might turn malignant. We presented three patients with bronchogenic cysts that were located adjacent to the gastric wall and resected laparoscopically. Based on the findings, we hypothesized that it was advisable to proceed to the stomach wall to remove the cyst completely, preventing rupture of it. This was supported by histopathological assessment which revealed bronchogenic cysts of the stomach generally shared the muscular layer with the gastric wall. Resection of cysts with the adherent gastric muscular layer or full-thickness dissection should be considered for a safe and complete resection.