Exposed endoscopic full-thickness resection vs thoracoscopic surgery for complex esophageal subepithelial lesions arising from the muscularis propria

Table 3 Clinical features and outcomes of patients with postoperative adverse events

Case No.	Sex/age (years)	Adverse events	Method	Location	Size (mm)	Procedure time (minutes)	Hospital stay (days)	Use of antibiotic	Treatment
1	Female/51	Stricture	EFTR	Thoracic	85	333	21	Yes	Balloon dilation
2	Male/55	Stricture	EFTR	Abdominal	50	250	18	Yes	Stent placement
3	Male/44	Fistula	EFTR	Abdominal	57	140	40	Yes	Conservative
4	Male/22	Fistula	TS	Abdominal	60	278	19	Yes	Conservative
5	Male/67	Stricture	TS	Abdominal	75	170	20	Yes	Stent placement
6	Male/16	Chylothorax	TS	Cervical	25	156	23	Yes	Thoracic duct ligation
7	Female/72	Chylothorax	TS	Thoracic	130	226	40	Yes	Thoracic duct ligation

EFTR: Endoscopic full-thickness resection; TS: Thoracoscopic surgery.