AI Article Synopsis
- Endoscopic diverticulotomy combined with cricopharyngeal myotomy is a recognized and safe method for treating Zenker diverticulum, a condition that affects swallowing.
- The first 5 cases using a new variant technique demonstrated technical success, allowing for a deeper and longer myotomy compared to the standard method.
- Patients experienced significant improvement in dysphagia, and the paper provides helpful tips for implementing this effective and feasible technique in select cases.
Article Abstract
Endoscopic diverticulotomy associated with cricopharyngeal myotomy is a well-known and safe treatment for Zenker diverticulum. We describe our first 5 consecutive cases treated by a new variant of the technique that allows a deeper and longer myotomy than the standard one. Technical success was achieved in all the cases. All patients showed a significant improvement and relevant disappearance of preoperative dysphagia. Tips for the technique are described in the paper. This variant of peroral endoscopic diverticulotomy for Zenker diverticulum is feasible, effective, and guarantees a complete myotomy in selected patients.
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