Distinguishing Killian–Jamieson diverticulum from Zenker’s diverticulum [PDF]
Background Killian–Jamieson diverticulum, which is a relatively rare pharyngoesophageal diverticulum, is difficult to distinguish from Zenker’s diverticulum.
Yuki Watanabe +8 more
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Zenker’s Diverticulum in Forestier Disease: Chance or Causality? [PDF]
Introduction:Zenker's diverticulum is an acquired sac-like outpouching of the mucosa and submucosa layers originating at the pharyngoesophageal junction. The predominant symptom of Zenker’s diverticulum is dysphagia.
Carmelo Saraniti +4 more
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Myectomy for Giant Zenker’s Diverticulum [PDF]
Cite this article as: Abayli B, Simsek Y, Ozer AI, Kuvvetli A, Avci BS, Avci A. Myectomy for giant Zenker’s diverticulum. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2026;37(3):400-402.
Bahri Abayli +5 more
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Zenker’s peroral endoscopic myotomy with myomectomy and ablation: a minimally invasive and effective technique for Zenker’s diverticulum resolution [PDF]
Background and Aims: Zenker's peroral endoscopic myotomy (Z-POEM) for Zenker's diverticulum is an effective first-line treatment; however, residual dysphagia may persist because of a remaining mucosal pouch.
Oscar Victor Hernández Mondragón, MD, PhD +1 more
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Flexible endoscopic treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum: a retrospective study in a single center from Turkey [PDF]
Background/Aims: We aimed to contribute to the literature by sharing the findings of patients treated by cricopharyngeal myotomy with a flexible endoscopic septal division.
Kerem Kenarli, Bülent Ödemiş
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Zenker’s diverticulum in the era of third-space endoscopy: innovations, challenges, and adverse event management [PDF]
Endoscopic management of Zenker’s diverticulum has rapidly evolved with the emergence of innovative therapeutic endoscopic approaches and the integration of novel devices.
Dimo Dimitrov, MD +2 more
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An 86-year-old male with a background of pulmonary fibrosis and asthma was admitted to hospital with a six-month history of a productive cough. He produced approximately one teaspoon of white sputum per day but noticed that the cough was exacerbated significantly after eating dry food. At meal times he experienced slight dysphagia and coughed up …
McGrath, E E, McCabe, J, Odudu, A
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Open Zenker’s-peroral endoscopic myotomy: novel treatment for Zenker's diverticulum [PDF]
Kapil Sharma, DM +5 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.
Kanat Batyrbekov +2 more
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Zenker’s diverticulum is an outpouching of the mucosa through a potential weakness in the posterior pharyngeal wall. Affected individuals are usually men in their seventh or eighth decades and present with dysphagia, regurgitation of undigested food, halitosis, aspiration pneumonia or a swelling in the left side of the neck with a gurgling sound on ...
Pazhanivel, Mohan +2 more
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