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World J Clin Cases. Aug 6, 2023; 11(22): 5407-5411
Published online Aug 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i22.5407
Early esophageal carcinomas in achalasia patient after endoscopic submucosal dissection combined with peroral endoscopic myotomy: A case report
Bai-Quan An, Chun-Xiao Wang, Hai-Yan Zhang, Jin-Dong Fu
Bai-Quan An, Hai-Yan Zhang, Jin-Dong Fu, Department of Gastroenterology, People’s Hospital of Rizhao, Rizhao 276800, Shandong Province, China
Chun-Xiao Wang, Department of Hematology, People’s Hospital of Rizhao, Rizhao 276800, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: An BQ collected the data and drafted the manuscript; Wang CX participated in collecting the clinical data; Fu JD and Zhang HY designed the study; and all authors approved the submitted manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jin-Dong Fu, MM, Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, People’s Hospital of Rizhao, No. 126 Taian Road, Rizhao 276800, Shandong Province, China. 36943087@qq.com
Received: May 21, 2023
Peer-review started: May 21, 2023
First decision: June 15, 2023
Revised: June 27, 2023
Accepted: July 17, 2023
Article in press: July 17, 2023
Published online: August 6, 2023
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Achalasia is associated with high risk of esophageal carcinoma. However, the optimal endoscopic surgery for patients with early esophageal carcinoma concomitant with achalasia remains unclear.

CASE SUMMARY

A combination of concurrent endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and modified peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) was performed on a 62-year-old male, who presented with multiple early esophageal carcinomas concomitant with achalasia. The patient exhibited an improvement in feeding obstruction, and presented no evidence of disease during the 3-year follow-up.

CONCLUSION

The combination of ESD and POEM is a feasible treatment modality for patients with early esophageal carcinoma concomitant with achalasia.

Keywords: Achalasia; Early esophageal carcinoma; Endoscopic submucosal dissection; Modified peroral endoscopic myotomy; Case report

Core Tip: The present findings suggest that the combination of endoscopic submucosal dissection and peroral endoscopic myotomy is a feasible and effective treatment modality for patients with early esophageal carcinoma. Clinicians should be cautious on the occurrence of early esophageal carcinoma in achalasia patients.