Endoscopic stapling of post-laryngectomy neopharyngeal anterior diverticulum.

J Laryngol Otol

Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Singleton Hospital, Swansea SA2 8QA, UK.

Published: September 2001

An anterior neopharyngeal diverticulum is a recognized cause of dysphagia following laryngectomy. It is easily treated by endoscopic stapling.

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