<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD) also known as cricopharyngeal (CP), pharyngoesophageal or hypopharyngeal diverticulum is an outpouching of mucosal and submucosal layers originated from the pharyngoesophageal junction. Radiological evaluation of deglutition, modified barium swallow radiography may reveal the retentive character of the diverticular sac and confirm the diagnosis. Many different types of surgical approaches have been developed over the decades with modifications focusing on the need to reduce intra-operative or post-operative complications and overall morbidity. The authors present the case of a 76-years-old woman with spontaneous apparition of an exteriorised tumor in the oral cavity after an excessive cough effort. Surgical treatment is elective, preventing the occurence of complications that may endanger the patients life and improve the quality of life. Surgical therapy was open neck resection of the Zenker’s diverticulum with esophageal myotomy and pharynx reconstruction.</p></abstract>

Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD) also known as cricopharyngeal (CP), pharyngoesophageal or hypopharyngeal diverticulum is an outpouching of mucosal and submucosal layers originated from the pharyngoesophageal junction. Radiological evaluation of deglutition, modified barium swallow radiography may reveal the retentive character of the diverticular sac and confirm the diagnosis. Many different types of surgical approaches have been developed over the decades with modifications focusing on the need to reduce intra-operative or post-operative complications and overall morbidity. The authors present the case of a 76-years-old woman with spontaneous apparition of an exteriorised tumor in the oral cavity after an excessive cough effort. Surgical treatment is elective, preventing the occurence of complications that may endanger the patients life and improve the quality of life. Surgical therapy was open neck resection of the Zenker’s diverticulum with esophageal myotomy and pharynx reconstruction.

Exteriorized Giant Zenker’s Diverticulum: Case Report

University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”

ARS Medica Tomitana

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Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD) also known as cricopharyngeal (CP), pharyngoesophageal or hypopharyngeal diverticulum is an outpouching of mucosal and submucosal...

Exteriorized Giant Zenker’s Diverticulum: Case Report

Pubblicato online: 03 mar 2020

Pagine: 200 - 206

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2019-0040

Parole chiave
Zenker’s diverticulum, diverticulectomy, myotomy, opentechnique, surgery

© 2019 Oancea Alina Lavinia Antoaneta et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Exteriorized Giant Zenker’s Diverticulum: Case Report

Pubblicato online: 03 mar 2020

Pagine: 200 - 206

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2019-0040

Parole chiaveZenker’s diverticulum, diverticulectomy, myotomy, opentechnique, surgery

© 2019 Oancea Alina Lavinia Antoaneta et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
Zenker’s diverticulum, diverticulectomy, myotomy, opentechnique, surgery