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Thoracoscopic excision of bronchogenic cyst of the esophagus

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Bronchogenic cyst of the esophagus is an uncommon cause of dysphagia, usually requiring surgical excision by thoracotomy. A case of thoracoscopic excision is described demonstrating reduced morbidity and rapid recovery.

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  1. The Royal Adelaide Centre for Endoscopic Surgery, University Department of Surgery, Level 6, Royal Adelaide Hospital, 5000, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

    D. I. Watson & R. Britten-Jones

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Watson, D.I., Britten-Jones, R. Thoracoscopic excision of bronchogenic cyst of the esophagus. Surg Endosc 9, 824–825 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00190091

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