Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	117233
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Bronchogenic cysts treated with submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection and natural orifice transluminal endoscopy: Two case reports and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jie-Min Ma, Chen-Guang Ji, Li Liu and Kai-Ge Yin
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Corresponding Author	Li Liu, Chief Physician, MD, Professor, Endoscopy Center, Luquan Campus, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China. loraliu@163.com
Key Words	Bronchogenic cysts; Transesophageal endoscopic surgery; Endoscopic ultrasonography; Diagnostic; Case report
Core Tip	Mediastinal bronchogenic cysts adjacent to the esophagus can closely resemble submucosal esophageal lesions on preoperative imaging, posing diagnostic challenges. We describe two cases managed using a transesophageal mediastinal tunneling technique that integrates submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection with natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. This innovative, minimally invasive approach allows precise intraoperative identification, complete en bloc cyst excision, and excellent postoperative recovery while avoiding thoracotomy.
Citation	Ma JM, Ji CG, Liu L, Yin KG. Bronchogenic cysts treated with submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection and natural orifice transluminal endoscopy: Two case reports and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-02 02:13
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-02 02:13
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-30 07:48
Return for Revision	2025-12-31 05:27
Revised	2026-01-19 15:24
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-21 08:12
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-13 02:39
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-13 10:46
Articles in Press	2026-03-13 10:46
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