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Published on: October 13, 2017
Endoscopic CO2 laser cricopharyngeal myotomy
Michael Pitman1, Philip Weissbrod
1Department of Otolaryngology, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York 10003, USA. mpitman@nyee.edu
Objectives:
Over the past 10 years, endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy laser surgery has been proposed as an alternative to transcervical cricopharyngeal myotomy. We will describe the technique and review the literature so that it may gain credence as a viable option for the treatment of cricopharyngeal achalasia.
Methods:
A literature review of endoscopic and transcervical cricopharyngeal myotomy will be performed. The technical aspects of endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy will be presented and accompanied by intraoperative photographs, illustrations, and an online video demonstration.
Results:
Endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy is a well-tolerated procedure with low morbidity and good outcomes. It can be performed by surgeons who are comfortable with transoral laryngopharyngeal laser surgery.
Conclusions:
Endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy is a viable alternative to classic transcervical cricopharyngeal myotomy with equivalent outcomes and comparable if not less morbidity.
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