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Laparoscopic transhiatal resection of giant epiphrenic esophageal diverticulum.

Abstract
Epiphrenic diverticula are rare. Their true incidence is unknown. Thoracotomy or thoracoscopy with resection and myotomy is the most common reported approach for the surgical treatment of epiphrenic esophageal diverticula. In patients with large epiphrenic diverticula, the laparoscopic approach is an uncommon procedure. In this case, the laparoscopic transhiatal approach was shown to be safe and effective over with short-term follow-up. However, long-term follow-up of this procedure is needed.
AuthorsF A Granderath, R Pointner
JournalDiseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (Dis Esophagus) Vol. 20 Issue 4 Pg. 353-7 ( 2007) ISSN: 1120-8694 [Print] United States
PMID17617886 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Diverticulum, Esophageal (pathology, surgery)
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy (methods)
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

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