Post-laryngectomy neopharyngeal diverticulae.
Four cases with a neopharyngeal diverticulum following total laryngectomy are presented. Each patient required surgery for complications directly related to the pouch. The relevance of these diverticulae is discussed with reference to their aetiology, complications and management.
Hartley
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University Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary.
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Farrington
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D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography