Classical operative therapy for Zenker's Diverticulum
2007
AbstractZenker’s diverticulum is a rare disease usually described in elderly patients. The “gold standard” is endoscopic treatment. We describe a 77-year-old patient treated by classical operative therapy. Patient history showed weight loss of 22 kilograms within a year. Physical examination showed a swelling in the neck of 7 by 2 centimeters. Gastroscopic examination demonstrated a Zenker’s diverticulum, but this could not be passed with the scope. Classical surgical resection was performed with excellent results 6 months after surgery.
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