{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Esophagectomy for esophageal stricture with systemic sclerosis: a case report.
{Author}: Ebata Y;Kimura Y;Nonaka K;Nambara S;Hu Q;Nakanishi R;Nakanoko T;Ota M;Oki E;Yoshizumi T;
{Journal}: Surg Case Rep
{Volume}: 9
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2023 Nov 10
暂无{DOI}: 10.1186/s40792-023-01727-3
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by frequent esophageal involvement. However, there are few reports on esophagectomy for esophageal strictures associated with SSc. Herein, we present a case of successful treatment of an esophageal stricture associated with SSc through subtotal esophagectomy.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A 53-year-old female patient was diagnosed with SSc, interstitial pneumonia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient developed an esophageal ulcer and benign stricture that required a subtotal esophagectomy 10 years after the diagnosis. Histopathological findings revealed thinning of the muscle layer, a characteristic feature of SSc. The patient was free of dysphagia or regurgitation.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>An esophagectomy is a valuable option for treating esophageal strictures in SSc. Therefore, surgical approaches should be established for patients with SSc.