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Cervical resection of Zenker's diverticulum
C-A Righini1, C Fabre1, M Makeieff2
1Service ORL-CCF, centre hospitalier universitaire de Grenoble-Alpes (CHUGA), CS 10217, 38043 Grenoble cedex 09, France; Secteur santé, université Grenoble-Alpes (UGA), Grenoble, France.
Summary
Surgical treatment for Zenker's diverticulum involves either an external or endoscopic approach, both sectioning the cricopharyngeal muscle. Endoscopic methods are preferred initially, with open surgery reserved for complex cases or treatment failures.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Zenker's diverticulum presents a surgical challenge.
- Treatment options have evolved, offering distinct surgical pathways.
- Understanding these approaches is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline current surgical strategies for symptomatic Zenker's diverticulum.
- To compare the indications and roles of external versus endoscopic approaches.
- To emphasize the continued relevance of mastering open surgical techniques.
Main Methods:
- Review of current surgical literature and practices.
- Comparison of external (cervical) and endoscopic surgical techniques.
- Analysis of indications for each approach, including primary treatment and salvage surgery.
Main Results:
- Two primary surgical approaches exist: external and endoscopic.
- Both methods involve cricopharyngeal muscle sectioning.
- Endoscopic treatment is generally recommended as the first-line option.
Conclusions:
- Open surgery remains indicated when the diverticular collar is inaccessible or endoscopic procedures fail.
- Mastery of the external cervical approach is still essential.
- The choice of surgical technique depends on specific case complexities and prior treatment outcomes.
