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[Zenker diverticulum: therapeutic approach].

P E Lada1, F Florez Nicolini, L Gramática

  • 1Clínica Privada Caraffa y Clínica Sucre, Córdoba, Argentina.

Revista De La Facultad De Ciencias Medicas (Cordoba, Argentina)
|July 7, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Pharyngoesophageal (Zenker) diverticula are rare causes of dysphagia. Single-stage diverticulectomy via left cervicotomy is a safe and effective treatment, showing no mortality and good long-term outcomes in this study.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Context:

  • Pharyngoesophageal (Zenker) diverticula are infrequent pathologies affecting 1-3% of dysphagia patients.
  • The exact physiopathology of Zenker diverticula remains unclear.
  • Dysphagia is a primary symptom in all diagnosed cases.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the therapeutic outcomes of surgical interventions for pharyngoesophageal diverticula.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of diverticulectomy for Zenker's diverticula.

Summary:

  • A retrospective observational study at Caraffa and Sucre Clinic analyzed 13 patients (9 male, 4 female; average age 55.6) with Zenker diverticula.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed via esophageal X-ray and endoscopy.
  • All patients underwent single-stage diverticulectomy through a left cervicotomy, with no surgical mortality.

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Impact:

  • Post-operative morbidity included two cases of medically managed fistulas and two surgical wound abscesses.
  • Follow-up over 6 months to 7 years revealed no relapses and good patient evolution.
  • Left cervicotomy diverticulectomy is a safe and effective procedure for managing Zenker diverticula.