Excision of Zenker's diverticulum using auto-suture technique.
The one-stage transcutaneous hypopharyngeal diverticulectomy has become the accepted procedure for treating most of Zenker's diverticula. Myotomy of the crico pharyngeus is simultaneously done as a safeguard for sac recurrence. Experience of our general-surgical colleagues with stapling devices has inspired us to use auto-suture technique for the resection of Zenker's diverticulum.
D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques