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An Epiphrenic Diverticulum with Previous Perforation Excised Laparoscopically.

Amitabh Yadav¹, Samiran Nundy¹

¹Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and Liver Transplantation Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.

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Epiphrenic diverticulum (ED) surgery is challenging with prior perforation. This case demonstrates safe laparoscopic transhiatal resection for a large ED despite dense adhesions, offering a viable minimally invasive option.

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Gastroenterology
Thoracic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Epiphrenic diverticulum (ED) is a rare esophageal pseudodiverticulum.

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