Endoscopic ultrasonography for the diagnosis and selecting treatment of esophageal leiomyoma.

Background And Aim: To investigate the clinical value of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) with miniature ultrasonic probes (MUP) for the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal leiomyoma.

Methods: A total of 229 patients with esophageal leiomyoma, diagnosed using EUS, with 12-MHz MUP and a double-cavity electronic endoscope, were enrolled. The clinical characteristics of the patients were analyzed, and those who had therapeutic indications received endoscopic resection or surgical excision.