Abstract | INTRODUCTION: PATIENTS AND METHOD: RESULT: Endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy was completed in a single session without immediate or late complications. In all three patients dysphagia disappeared and all were discharged at 48 hours with a solid diet. After 12, 18 and 17 months of follow-up there has been no recurrence of dysphagia or other symptoms attributable to Zenker's diverticulum. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Emilio de la Morena, Elena Pérez-Arellano, Ramiro Carreño, Esperanza Tomás, Yago González-Lama |
Journal | Cirugia espanola
(Cir Esp)
Vol. 78
Issue 4
Pg. 256-9
(Oct 2005)
ISSN: 0009-739X [Print] Spain |
Vernacular Title | Tratamiento endoscópico del divertículo de Zenker. |
PMID | 16420835
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Female
- Gastroscopy
- Humans
- Male
- Zenker Diverticulum
(surgery)
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