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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Epiphrenic diverticulum results from elevated intraluminal pressure causing mucosal herniation through muscularis weakness.
  • Effective treatment necessitates addressing both the diverticulum and associated esophageal dysmotility.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old woman with epiphrenic diverticulum underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic diverticulectomy, Heller myotomy, and Dor fundoplication.
  • The endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe was utilized for intraoperative monitoring during the procedure.

Findings:

  • The endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe enables precise measurement of lower esophageal sphincter pressures.
  • Optimizing lower esophageal sphincter distensibility intraoperatively can prevent postoperative gastroesophageal reflux disease and diverticulum recurrence.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the utility of the endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe in guiding surgical management of epiphrenic diverticulum.
  • Intraoperative use of this technology may improve patient outcomes by ensuring optimal esophageal function post-surgery.