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A case report: endoscopic enucleation of gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the ampulla of Vater

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Abstract

Objective

To report a case of endoscopic enucleation of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the ampulla of Vater.

Design

The tumor resection was performed by needle knife endoscopic submucosal dissection.

Results

The tumor was resected completely without serious complications and the patient recovered rapidly.

Conclusion

Endoscopic enucleation may be an alternative treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the ampulla of Vater for patients who fulfill certain requirements.

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  1. Endoscopic Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

    Yi Mou, Chuncheng Wu, Hang Yi, Wei Liu, Li Jing, Rong Luo, Qiongying Zhang, Min Chen, Chengwei Tang & Bing Hu

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Mou, Y., Wu, C., Yi, H. et al. A case report: endoscopic enucleation of gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the ampulla of Vater. Clin J Gastroenterol 6, 198–201 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-013-0375-0

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