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Hiatal Hernia and Zenker's Diverticulotomy Outcomes
Katherine P Wallerius1, Lazaro R Peraza1, Hawa M Ali1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Summary
Patients undergoing Zenker
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Outcomes
- Esophageal Disorders
Background:
- Zenker's diverticulotomy (ZD) is a procedure to treat Zenker's diverticulum.
- Hiatal hernias are common and may influence outcomes after ZD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare reflux symptoms, Zenker's diverticulum recurrence, and clinical outcomes in patients with and without a history of hiatal hernia who underwent ZD.
Main Methods:
- Single institution retrospective review of 426 patients undergoing ZD (January 2006-December 2020).
- Data abstracted included demographics, reflux symptoms (EAT-10, RSI), adverse events, and recurrence rates.
- Patients were stratified based on the presence or absence of a history of hiatal hernia.
Main Results:
- 97 patients (22.8%) had a history of hiatal hernia; 11 had prior Nissen fundoplication.
- Patients with hiatal hernia history showed less improvement in EAT-10 (P<.01) and RSI (P=.03) scores.
- No significant differences in postoperative complications or Zenker's diverticulum recurrence rates were observed between groups.
Conclusions:
- While patients without hiatal hernia history reported greater symptom improvement (EAT-10, RSI), these differences may not be clinically significant.
- History of hiatal hernia does not significantly impact Zenker's diverticulum recurrence or postoperative adverse events after ZD.
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