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[Surgical indications in cricopharyngeal dysfunction].

N Zügel1, W Höpfner, M Wienbeck

  • 1Klinik für Allgemein- und Abdominalchirurgie, Zentralklinikums Augsburg.

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Cervical myotomy offers significant improvement for cricopharyngeal dysfunction, with 70-90% of patients experiencing recovery. Early surgical intervention is recommended for idiopathic cases with complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Science

Background:

  • Cricopharyngeal dysfunction can lead to severe symptoms like aspiration and inability to eat.
  • Conservative treatments have historically been attempted due to limited surgical indications.
  • Idiopathic cricopharyngeal dysfunction often requires intervention when conservative measures fail.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of cervical myotomy for treating cricopharyngeal dysfunction.
  • To identify factors influencing surgical outcomes in patients with cricopharyngeal dysfunction.
  • To recommend optimal treatment strategies for idiopathic cricopharyngeal dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of five patients with cricopharyngeal dysfunction underwent cervical myotomy in 1989.

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  • Patients were assessed through an interdisciplinary clinical evaluation prior to surgery.
  • Surgical outcomes were analyzed based on symptom improvement and recovery.

    • Main Results:

    • Four out of five patients experienced immediate and significant symptom relief post-surgery.
    • One patient with severe upper esophageal sphincter spasm and poor oropharyngeal propulsion did not benefit.
    • Literature and study results indicate a 70-90% success rate for cervical myotomy in idiopathic cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Cervical myotomy is an effective and technically simple surgical option for idiopathic cricopharyngeal dysfunction with complications.
    • Preoperative interdisciplinary diagnosis is crucial for predicting successful surgical outcomes.
    • Early surgical intervention is recommended for cricopharyngeal dysfunction presenting with significant complications.