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Prologue: Opening Doors Beyond Writing Culture

open access: yes, 2010
Kumoll, K.   +3 more
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Evaluation of the Different Transcervical Approaches for Zenker Diverticulum [PDF]

open access: yesOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2012
Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of open surgical techniques in the treatment of Zenker diverticulum. Study Design. Case series with chart review. Setting. Academic tertiary referral center. Subjects and Methods.
Michael Koch   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Zenker's diverticulum

British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2009
A 78-year-old man presented with a 6-month history of dysphagia, regurgitation of food and weight loss. Nasal endoscopy and plain chest radiography were unremarkable. However, a single contrast barium swallow demonstrated the classical appearances of a Zenker's diverticulum (also known as pharyngeal pouch) (Figures 1 and 2).
Toni, Lerut   +6 more
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Zenker's Diverticulum

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2014
Zenker's diverticulum (ZD) is an outpouching of tissue through the Killian triangle that is believed to be caused by dysfunction of the cricopharyngeal muscle. ZD is a relatively uncommon disorder occurring in the elderly. The predominant symptom of ZD is dysphagia, and the most serious consequence is pulmonary aspiration. Videofluoroscopy confirms the
Ryan, Law   +2 more
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Zenker's Diverticulum

The Laryngoscope, 1997
AbstractSymptomatic Zenker's diverticula are usually treated with diverticulectomy and myotomy. Other, more conservative open procedures consist of diverticulopexy, imbrication, and myotomy alone. These more conservative procedures do not result in a breach of esophageal mucosa and should have more rapid postoperative recovery.
H C, Nguyen, A C, Urquhart
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Zenker Diverticulum

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 2013
This article introduces the pathogenesis and relevant anatomy of Zenker diverticulum. The clinical symptoms and relevant investigation are presented along with the various therapeutic interventions including open and endoscopic approaches. Techniques to perform the myotomy and diverticulectomy are expanded on and include traditional suture ligation ...
Eitan, Prisman, Eric M, Genden
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Zenker’s Diverticulum

New England Journal of Medicine, 2017
A 67-year-old man with an 8-month history of dysphagia and regurgitation presented to the gastroenterology clinic. A barium swallow examination showed an outpouching esophageal lesion consistent with a Zenker’s diverticulum.
Jean-Philippe, Le Mouel   +1 more
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