Manejo endoscópico de lesiones subepiteliales del estómago

Abstract

Abstract:subepithelial lesions are a major concern for physicians, gastroenterologists, andendoscopists, as they are frequently diagnosed in routine endoscopy practice. Their causes can be attributed to intrinsic lesions of the gastrointestinal tract wall (benign or malignant) as well as extrinsic compressions caused by normal or pathological structures.Objective:to describe the various endoscopic techniques for the management of subepithelial lesions of the stomach.Methodology:literature review. Searches will be conducted in health databases such as Cochrane, PubMed, Dialnet, Cinahl, Scopus, etc. Keywords such as "endoscopy," "endosonography," "stomach," and "gastrointestinal stromal tumors" will be used in both English and Spanish languages. Boolean operators "AND" and "OR" will be used to enhance searches.Conclusions:the majority of these lesions have a benign origin; however, there is a percentage ranging from 12% to 15% associated with malignancy. The diagnosis of these lesions usually occurs incidentally during routine examinations conducted for reasons unrelated to their diagnosis