Background Killian-Jamieson diverticulum is a rare pharyngoesophageal diverticulum. The risk of intraoperative injury of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is high during surgical resection of Killian-Jamieson diverticulum because the RLN usually runs ...
Ryo Ataka +6 more
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Laparoscopic Bladder Diverticulum Excision in Boys: Three Case Reports
Bladder diverticula can be congenital or acquired in children. In this study, we present three male patients with congenital bladder diverticulum who underwent laparoscopic diverticulum excision.
Zekeriya İlçe, Sevim Yener
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A case of congenital left ventricular diverticulum in an adult patient
Congenital left ventricular diverticulum (CL.koVD) refers to a localized cystic protrusion of the ventricular wall that interacts with the heart cavities through a narrow channel and is a rare heart malformation.
Zhen‐Zhen Li +3 more
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Recurrent Urethral Diverticulum: A Case Report [PDF]
Recurrence of urethral diverticulum after surgical repair is common and well established in the literature. However, data on the rates of multiple recurrences in the same patient is lacking.
Meredith Lilly, Lee A. Richter
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Coincidental Killian-Jamieson Diverticulum During Thyroid Surgery: A Rare Cause of Dysphagia [PDF]
The aim of this case report is to demonstrate a very rare coincidental existence and management of the Killian- Jamieson diverticulum during thyroid surgery in a patient with dysphagia.
Mehmet Hakan Korkmaz +4 more
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Meckel's Diverticulum and Jejunal Diverticulum [PDF]
The most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract is Meckel's diverticulum, occurring in 2–3% of the general population. Bleeding is the most common complication of Meckel's diverticulum.
Yen, H-H
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A Tale of 2 Tics: Endoscopic Treatment of Perforated Periampullary Diverticulum Within A Giant Duodenal Diverticulum [PDF]
Periampullary diverticulum presenting with severe complications, such as perforations, is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Traditionally, only surgical or conservative management has been warranted.
Arayakarnkul, Suchapa +3 more
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First successful experience of the Zenker's diverticulum endoscopic therapy in Kazakhstan
Zenker's diverticulum tends to occur in the elderly and is generally a relatively rare disorder; the prevalence of Zenker's diverticulum is 1.5–5% of all esophageal diverticula. Men are affected 2-3 times more frequently than women.
Alexey Zelenyy +2 more
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Bleeding Meckel’s diverticulum in a 4-month-old infant: Treatment with laparoscopic diverticulectomy. A case report and review of the literature [PDF]
J Rainer Poley1, Thomas E Thielen2, Jeffrey C Pence31Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; 2Resident in Pediatrics; 3Assistant Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Surgery,
Poley, J. Rainer +6 more
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Management of Zenker’s Diverticulum
Zenker’s diverticulum is a rare pulsion pseudodiverticulum that occurs in the pharyngoesophageal area. A large proportion of patients with esophageal diverticula are asymptomatic.
Herbella F. A. M. +2 more
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