In cases of well-defined esophageal leiomyosarcoma, local excision might be as effective as radical resection and have fewer postoperative complications and less morbidity.

• 对于少数有茎性，边缘清楚或分化较好的食道平滑肌肉瘤而言，局部切除可有同样治疗效果，又可减少食道切除手术后的合并症。