Diffuse Esophageal Leiomyomatosis and the Surgical Challenges Encountered

• Main Authors: Tanvi Luthra (Author), Sachit Anand (Author), Anjan Kumar Dhua (Author), Devendra Yadav (Author), Vishesh Jain (Author), Prabudh Goel (Author), Devasenathipathy Kandasamy (Author), Sandeep Agarwala (Author), Rohan Malik (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Diffuse esophageal leiomyomatosis (DEL) is a rare condition characterized by the growth of multiple benign smooth muscle tumors (leiomyomas) in the esophagus. These tumors can cause obstruction and functional impairment of the esophagus, leading to symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, chest pain,...