Video-assisted resection of pulsative midesophagus diverticula.
BACKGROUND
Pulsative diverticula located in the midesophagus occur rarely. Surgical treatment is indicated for symptomatic diverticula. This study evaluated a new minimally invasive method of treatment.


METHODS
Three women, ages 69 to 73 years, underwent resections of diverticula via a thoracoscopic access. No major complications were observed. Preoperative symptoms such as dysphagia, regurgitation, aspiration, loss of weight, and retrosternal pain were not reported at follow-up assessment 3 to 60 months after surgery. The patients were highly satisfied with the functional results.


CONCLUSIONS
According to our results, minimally invasive treatment of midesophagus diverticula by thoracoscopic resections may be performed with excellent outcome.
Beckerhinn
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First Surgical Department, KA Rudolfstiftung, Juchgasse 25, A-1030 Vienna, Austria. philipp.beckerhinn@kar.magwien.gv.at
Kriwanek
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Pramhas
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Armbruster
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Roka
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D000368:Aged; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome