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Oesophageal diverticula.

M L Thomas1, A A Anthony, B G Fosh

  • 1University of Adelaide Department of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville Road, Woodville, Adelaide, South Australia 5011, Australia.

The British Journal of Surgery
|May 15, 2001
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Oesophageal pulsion diverticula surgery is reserved for symptomatic cases. Myotomy is the primary treatment, with minimally invasive approaches preferred for better outcomes and reduced complications.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Oesophageal pulsion diverticula, excluding pharyngeal types, are rare complications of oesophageal dysmotility.
  • Optimal surgical management, including the role of diverticulectomy, myotomy, and fundoplication, remains debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize current evidence on the surgical management of oesophageal pulsion diverticula.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of different surgical techniques and their impact on patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive Medline search and reference review of English language articles.
  • Analysis of data on epidemiology, aetiology, oesophageal motility, pathology, symptomatology, investigations, surgical management, and outcomes.

Main Results:

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  • Significant morbidity and mortality linked to pulmonary aspiration and diverticulectomy site leaks.
  • Myotomy reduced leak risk; diverticulectomy addition did not significantly alter surgical outcomes.
  • Fundoplication decreased postcardiomyotomy reflux; minimally invasive techniques showed comparable results to open surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Surgery is indicated for symptomatic patients; asymptomatic cases may benefit from surveillance.
  • Pulmonary aspiration necessitates surgical intervention.
  • Myotomy is the cornerstone of treatment, requiring adequate subdiverticular extension; partial fundoplication is recommended for selected patients; minimally invasive surgery should be standard.