THORACOSCOPIC EXCISION OF SYMPTOMATIC ESOPHAGEAL DUPLICATION CYST IN ADULT POPULATION-EXPERIENCE FROM A TERTIARY CARE CENTER

Gastrointestinal duplications are rare congenital anomalies in children. The most common site being jejunum and ileum, followed by mediastinum, colon, stomach, duodenum rectum. Esophageal duplication cysts accounts for twenty percent. Majority of them detected childhood treated. A very small percentage can present adult population posing diagnostic challenges due to the clinical presentations. Minimal access surgery has obviated need thoracotomy. Herein we share our experience treating four symptomatic esophageal adults, minimally invasive approach.