Autosuture GIA gun: a new application in the treatment of hypopharyngeal diverticula.
A new surgical technique for the treatment of moderate to large hypopharyngeal diverticula is described. The procedure is particularly useful in debilitated patients in that it is quick and guarantees closure of the party wall between the pouch and upper oesophagus.
Martin-Hirsch
D P
DP
ENT Department, Royal Infirmary, Lindley, Huddersfield.
Newbegin
C J
CJ
D001466:Barium Sulfate; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques
D001466:Barium Sulfate