This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

Background Over the past decade, gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) have served as
a model for the application of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment of solid neoplasms …

This book is the third volume of the 4th Edition of the WHO series on histological and genetic
typing of human tumours. It is an authoritative, concise reference book providing an …

Leakage from the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction can be lethal due to
uncontrolled contamination of the mediastinum. The most predominant risk factors for the …

Introduction Sparse information is available about GISTs in uncommon locations. Our large
database analysis aims to determine the characteristics of GISTs in the esophagus, colon …

Subepithelial lesions (SEL) are identified during endoscopic procedures on a regular basis.
They can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and are located beneath the …

Background Esophageal submucosal tumors (SMTs) are usually benign, and surgical
enucleation is widely accepted as the treatment of choice. The goals of this study were to …

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) often arise in the stomach and small intestine, while
esophageal GISTs are rare. Due to their rarity, clinicopathological data on esophageal …

Abstract Background and Objectives: To elucidate diagnostic criteria, clinicopathological
features and clinical outcome in patients with esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumors …

Unlike esophageal carcinoma, benign esophageal tumors and cysts are rare. Multiple
autopsy series have been performed in the past, and although the specific results vary, the …