Differentiating Persistent and Recurrent Dysphagia in Zenker Diverticulum: A POuCH Study
In longitudinal follow up of 160 patients who underwent surgery for Zenker's diverticulum, 29 patients did not respond (< 50% improvement in EAT‐10 and final EAT‐10 greater than 3). Two cohorts of patients emerged: the majority (23/29), who had persistent symptoms after surgery and never improved to a new baseline, and a smaller cohort (6/29) who had ...
Ari D. Schuman +32 more
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Endoscopic treatment for Zenker's diverticulum: long-term results (with video).
Diverticulotomy is a standard treatment for Zenker's diverticulum (ZD). This technique was adapted to flexible endoscopy.Journal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S.
Le Moine, Olivier +5 more
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Impact of Frailty on Surgical Outcomes in Patients Treated for Cricopharyngeus Muscle Dysfunction
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the relationship between frailty status and surgical outcomes in patients undergoing procedures for cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction (CPMD). Methods Retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent upper esophageal sphincter (UES) interventions at a tertiary dysphagia center.
Jessa Letargo +3 more
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Third Space Endoscopic Therapies for Benign Motility Disorders: A Narrative Review
ABSTRACT Objectives To review the evidence base, evolution, outcomes, adverse events (AEs), and management for third‐space endoscopy (TSE) procedures for management of benign motility disorders. Methods This review examines TSE procedures for motility disorders, reviewing the current available techniques, success, outcomes, and long‐term outcomes from ...
Sanjana Bhagwat, Amol Bapaye
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Endoscopic treatment of Zenker's diverticulum using CO2 laser
OBJECTIVES: The objective of the present study Was to review the technique of endoscopic laser-assisted esophagodiverticulostomy (ELAED) for the treatment of Zenker's diverticulum.
Kacker, A +3 more
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Surgical Techniques for Zenker's Diverticulum: A Comparative Analysis
To compare the different modalities for treatment of Zenker's diverticulum and the associated clinical outcomes. Case series with chart review. Tertiary care hospital.
Lo, Ka-Ming +15 more
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Endoscopic flexible treatment of Zenker's diverticulum: a modification of the needle-knife technique
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM: Endoscopic treatment of Zenker's diverticulum has been successfully reported over the last 10 years using different approaches. The hook-knife is a new device originally developed for endoscopic submucosal dissection procedures.
F. Romeo +8 more
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Zenker’s diverticulum is the most frequent symptomatic diverticulum of the esophagus, but the prevalence is
Fatih Altintoprak +5 more
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An Aberrant Internal Carotid Artery Mimicking a Pharyngeal Mass: A Rare Cause of Dysphagia
ABSTRACT Aberrant course of the internal carotid artery (ICA) within the pharyngeal wall is an uncommon vascular anomaly that can present with symptoms mimicking structural or neoplastic lesions. Recognition of this variation is critical to avoid catastrophic complications during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
Sushil Raj Shrestha +5 more
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Endocopic diverticuloesophagotomy in dysphagia of combined genesis in aged patient (сlinical case)
Zenker’s pharyngeal-esophageal diverticulum is more common in elderly patients, manifests itself with dysphagia and is dangerous with aspiration complications.
I. E. Sudovykh +2 more
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