Giant fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus: a case report and diagnostic-therapeutic issues

Asphyxia Caused by a Giant Fibrovascular Polyp of the Esophagus

“…10 Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, chest or abdominal pain, fever, and anemia, although rarer, have also been described in several case reports. 11–14 In our case, the patient experienced episodes of respiratory symptoms, dysphagia, and finally an episode of severe asphyxia. Complementary tests aid in the diagnosis and are valuable in deciding the surgical approach.…”

“…1,14 Endoscopy is usually performed in small polyps with an identifiable stalk and excised with either a snare, stapler, ligature, laser, or ultrasonic technology. 11,17,18 Larger lesions greater than 10 cm may be difficult to treat endoscopically and are better treated with an open approach. 11,19,20 In our patient, open surgery was performed and complete resection was achieved.…”

“…11,17,18 Larger lesions greater than 10 cm may be difficult to treat endoscopically and are better treated with an open approach. 11,19,20 In our patient, open surgery was performed and complete resection was achieved. FVPs of the esophagus are rare, and due to broad clinical behavior, they can easily be misdiagnosed.…”