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[Epiphrenic diverticulum: possible causes and surgical therapy].

I Gockel¹, V F Eckardt, T Junginger

¹Klinik für Allgemein- und Abdominalchirurgie, Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. gockel@ach.klinik.uni-mainz.de

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Gastroenterology
Esophageal Motility Disorders

Context:

Epiphrenic diverticula often present with esophageal functional disorders.
The role of surgical interventions, particularly myotomy, remains debated for nonspecific esophageal motility disorders.

Purpose:

To evaluate the long-term efficacy of a treatment strategy for epiphrenic diverticula based on the underlying motility disorder.
To determine if myotomy is justified for nonspecific esophageal motility disorders in patients with epiphrenic diverticula.

Summary:

This study reviewed 12 patients with symptomatic epiphrenic diverticula who underwent surgery between 1989 and 2002.
Myotomy with diverticulectomy and semifundoplication was performed only for proven achalasia; antireflux procedures were reserved for gastroesophageal reflux.
All patients reported good to excellent outcomes after a median follow-up of 46 months.

Impact:

Myotomy is indicated for epiphrenic diverticula primarily when achalasia is confirmed.
The findings do not support the routine use of myotomy for unspecific esophageal motility disorders.
This research informs surgical decision-making for epiphrenic diverticula, emphasizing condition-specific interventions.