Thoracoscopic resection of oesophageal diverticulum: a case report.
The introduction of video-assisted surgery has revolutionized thoracic surgery. The main attraction is the avoidance of a large thoracotomy incision and its associated morbidity. We present the case of a 55-year-old woman with an oesophageal diverticulum presenting with troublesome dysphagia. A thoracoscopic assisted oesophageal diverticulectomy was performed. Post-operative recovery was uneventful, and only two doses of intramuscular opiate analgesic were required. The patient remained asymptomatic at a follow-up of 3 months.
Stuart
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Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin.
Wyman
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Chan
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Chung
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Li
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D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000601:surgery*; D019723:Endoscopes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D013906:Thoracoscopy