Diverticuloplasty for severe mucosal injury after cricopharyngeal myotomy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Cricopharyngeal myotomy with either diverticulopexy or diverticulectomy is the recommended therapy for Zenker's diverticulum. Mucosal injury during myotomy is rare and usually can be managed by direct mucosal closure. A technique is described to repair a serious mucosal defect that may occur during cricopharyngeal myotomy.
Medical subject headings
- Esophagus
- Intraoperative Complications
- Pharyngeal Muscles
- Zenker Diverticulum