title: Pathogenesis and methods of treatment of Zenker's diverticulum.
abstract: In the literature, various theories concerning the cause of Zenker's diverticulum have been propounded. I believe that an anatomic predisposition plays a prominent role in the pathogenesis. This conclusion will be discussed in light of a study of the literature and characteristics of a series of 646 patients with Zenker's diverticulum. The current methods of treatment by an external surgical approach, as well as the (micro)endoscopic procedures, are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Martini Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Jos J M
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: van Overbeek
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D016672:Zenker Diverticulum / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery