Combined Laparoscopic Resection of an Extraesophageal Leiomyoma and a Traction Diverticulum
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We report the laparoscopic resection of an extraesophageal leiomyoma and an epiphrenic traction diverticulum; in addition, myotomy and fundoplication were performed. This has not been reported previously as a laparoscopic combination. No complications were encountered.
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