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CRSLS
October 2024
Department of Surgery, Central Michigan University, Saginaw, MI. (Drs. Farooqi, Lossia, Pacheco, Shaheen, and Ghanem).
Introduction: A large epiphrenic esophageal diverticulum can cause troublesome symptoms for patients, including dysphagia and reflux, ultimately, leading to debilitating weight loss.
Case Description/technique Description: We present a case of a 68-year-old female with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus presented with a large epiphrenic esophageal diverticulum with dysphagia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and associated weight loss. The patient underwent a robotic-assisted laparoscopic epiphrenic diverticulectomy with esophageal myotomy.
Cureus
August 2024
First Department of Surgery, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, JPN.
Esophageal diverticula are relatively uncommon, especially supradiaphragmatic diverticula. Esophageal diverticula are normally managed by observation; however, surgical treatment is sometimes indicated for large diverticula or diverticula in highly symptomatic patients. Surgical approaches for esophageal diverticula include thoracoscopic or laparoscopic resection; however, consensus has not yet been reached on the optimal approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn epiphrenic diverticulum (ED) is a rare pseudodiverticulum commonly located at the lower end of the oesophagus. Surgical treatment is only required in patients with worsening dysphagia or repeated chest infection due to microaspirations, and most patients are now treated with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) using the laparoscopic or thoracoscopic approach. Laparoscopic surgery is considered difficult in the presence of previous perforation of the diverticula owing to the intraperitoneal and mediastinal adhesions and is associated with an increased incidence of complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Surg Case Rep
May 2024
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States.
Esophageal diverticulum is a rare condition characterized by the herniation of the esophageal mucosa outside the esophageal wall. Here, we explore the prevalence of ED and its associated esophageal dysmotility. We also shed light on the potential impact of previous surgical interventions, such as Nissen's fundoplication, on the development of ED.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe epiphrenic esophageal diverticulum is a rare non-malignant condition that is commonly associated with motility disorders. It would normally be treated surgically, but with the advancement of endoscopy techniques, peroral endoscopic myotomy with septotomy (D-POEM) has shown its benefits in coping with the symptoms. We present a case of a 71-year-old woman with increasing symptoms of dysphagia, weight loss and imaging data showing a large epiphrenic diverticulum.
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