Transcervical diverticulectomy for Killian-Jamieson diverticulum

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and Surgical Procedures
• Esophageal Pathologies

Background:

• Killian-Jamieson diverticula are rare outpouchings in the esophagus.
• Surgical interventions for this condition are seldom reported in medical literature.

Observation:

• A 49-year-old female presented with symptoms indicative of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Diagnostic workup revealed a left-sided Killian-Jamieson diverticulum.

Findings:

• The patient underwent a transcervical diverticulectomy for the diagnosed condition.
• The surgical approach and outcome are described in this case report.

Implications:

• This report contributes to the limited surgical literature on Killian-Jamieson diverticula.
• Highlights the feasibility of transcervical diverticulectomy for managing this rare esophageal anomaly.