Conservative management of a large postlaryngectomy neopharyngeal diverticulum.
Dysphagia is common following total laryngectomy. Postlaryngectomy neopharyngeal diverticulae are known to cause postlaryngectomy dysphagia but are more frequently asymptomatic. We report a case presenting with late-onset postlaryngectomy dysphagia and a suprastomal swelling secondary to such a diverticulum. The patient was managed conservatively.
Montague
Mary-Louise
ML
Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, United Kingdom. mlmontague@btinternet.com
Davis
B Clive
BC
Riad
Magdy
M
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D026201:Musculoskeletal Manipulations; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*