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Perioperative care of the patient with Zenker's diverticulum.

Abstract
There are a variety of surgical approaches to treat the symptomatic patient with a Zenker's diverticulum. Approaches to treat Zenker's diverticula include external excision (i.e., diverticulectomy) with or without myotomy; diverticulopexy, an endoscopic approach; or cricopharyngeal myotomy alone. This article discusses esophageal diverticula, treatment modalities, and the perioperative care of patients with Zenker's diverticula.
AuthorsS S Madick
JournalAORN journal (AORN J) Vol. 73 Issue 5 Pg. 904-13; quiz 915-7, 919-20 (May 2001) ISSN: 0001-2092 [Print] United States
PMID11378947 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Esophagus (anatomy & histology, physiology, surgery)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Perioperative Nursing (methods)
  • Zenker Diverticulum (diagnosis, nursing, surgery)

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