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[Zenker diverticulum: a case report].

Sinan Kocatürk1, Güçlü Kaan Beriat, Cem Doğan

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Medicine Faculty of Ufuk University, Ankara, Turkey.

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtisas Dergisi : KBB = Journal of Ear, Nose, and Throat
|December 25, 2009
PubMed
Summary
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Zenker's diverticulum, a pharyngoesophageal condition, often presents with dysphagia and is diagnosed late. Early suspicion and diagnostic imaging are crucial for timely intervention in patients with this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • Zenker's diverticulum is a pharyngoesophageal outpouching resulting from mucosal herniation through Killian's triangle.
  • Common symptoms include dysphagia, globus sensation, weight loss, regurgitation, cough, and aspiration.

Observation:

  • Patients often present to Gastroenterology and Otorhinolaryngology clinics with dysphagia.
  • Diagnosis is frequently delayed due to normal physical examination findings.
  • Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum should be considered in patients with dysphagia, necessitating barium esophagography or endoscopy.

Findings:

  • A case of a 67-year-old patient with Zenker's diverticulum treated with open diverticulectomy and posterior cricopharyngeal myotomy is presented.
  • Key considerations for patient selection and surgical approach are discussed.

Implications:

  • Emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for Zenker's diverticulum.
  • Highlights the role of diagnostic imaging in identifying pharyngoesophageal diverticula.
  • Provides insights into surgical management strategies for Zenker's diverticulum.