The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 22, 383-385, Copyright © 1976 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Giant fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus
D Lolley, MA Razzuk and HC Urschel Jr
A case of giant fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus with a review of the
literature is presented. The lesion is benign and pedunculated and may
attain giant proportions. Symptoms are related to esophageal obstruction.
Death by asphyxia can occur. Small lesions can be removed endoscopically
with a snare. Larger lesions should be excised using a formal surgical
approach.