title: Surgical excision of a pharyngeal pouch.
abstract: A pharyngeal pouch usually occurs in people over 70. This Update examines symptoms, management, surgical treatment and the postoperative care of patients, focusing on nutrition, care of the nasogastric tube and mouth care.
authors.affiliation: Adult ENT Ward, University Hospital, Nottingham.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D016672:Zenker Diverticulum / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*