Killian-Jamieson diverticulum: A rare cause of dysphagia [PDF]
Radiology Case Reports, 2023 Pharyngoesophageal diverticula are a rare anatomical abnormality and are classified in 3 types based on the area of their protrusion: Zenker diverticulum is the most common, followed by Killian-Jamieson diverticulum and the rarest, Laimer diverticulum ...
Silvia Zaharia, MD +4 more
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Distinguishing Killian–Jamieson diverticulum from Zenker’s diverticulum [PDF]
Surgical Case Reports, 2023 Background Killian–Jamieson diverticulum, which is a relatively rare pharyngoesophageal diverticulum, is difficult to distinguish from Zenker’s diverticulum.
Michiaki Unno +2 more
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The role of fluoroscopy in diagnosing a Killian–Jamieson diverticulum [PDF]
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2021 A Killian–Jamieson diverticulum is a ‘false’ diverticulum on the lateral side of the proximal cervical esophagus. They are much rarer than Zenker diverticula and can be difficult to diagnose.
A. Tagliaferri
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Per‐oral endoscopic myotomy as treatment for Killian–Jamieson diverticulum [PDF]
DEN Open, 2022 Killian–Jamieson diverticulum (KJD) is a rare type of esophageal diverticulum less commonly encountered compared with Zenker's diverticulum (ZD). Endoscopic approach for these diverticula has been rapidly evolving. Currently, a flexible endoscopic septum
Yuto Shimamura +8 more
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How Soda Ingestion Facilitates the Distinction between a Killian–Jamieson Diverticulum and a Malignant Thyroid Nodule [PDF]
Diagnostics, 2023 A 66-year-old woman presented with an incidental left thyroid nodule during a health examination. She had no voice change, shortness of breath, cough, or dysphagia.
Tsung-Jung Liang +2 more
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Endoscopic Treatment and Considerations for a Rare of Killian‐Jamieson Diverticulum: A Case Report [PDF]
JGH OpenBackground Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum, including the most common Zenker's diverticulum, Killian‐Jamieson diverticulum, and the rarer Laimer's diverticulum, require accurate differentiation for proper treatment.
Guoyao Sun +4 more
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Killian-Jamieson diverticulum safely resected using a manual intraoperative neural monitoring system: a case report [PDF]
Surgical Case Reports, 2020 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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Look Before You Cut: How a Killian–Jamieson Diverticulum Can Lead to Unnecessary Thyroidectomy [PDF]
Kaohsiung Journal of Medical SciencesThe Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume 42, Issue 4, April 2026.
Yi‐Wei Sun +2 more
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A Killian-Jamieson diverticulum potentially mimicking a thyroid nodule: A case report highlighting the cytology of a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum. [PDF]
Cytopathology, 2023 The authors highlight the important contribution of rapid on‐site evaluation by the cytopathologist of a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum in a mass initially interpreted clinically as thyroidal in origin. They discuss pitfalls in avoiding interpretive diagnostic error and inappropriate thyroid Bethesda reporting.
Docrat Y, Conradie W, Davis R, Razack R.
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Endoscopic observation of the palisade vessels in Killian–Jamieson diverticulum was useful for diagnosis and surgical treatment: a case report [PDF]
Surgical Case Reports, 2020 Background Killian–Jamieson diverticulum is a rare pharyngoesophageal diverticulum that arises below the cricopharyngeus muscle. Unlike the most common Zenker’s diverticulum, which requires cricopharyngeal and esophageal myotomy, diverticulectomy is ...
Yasunori Kurahashi +6 more
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