title: Fiberoptic endoscopic-assisted diverticulotomy: a novel technique for the management of Zenker's diverticulum.
abstract: Endoscopic diverticulotomy is rapidly becoming the procedure of choice for treatment of Zenker's diverticulum. The endoscopic approach has resulted in significant decreases in patient morbidity, time to resumption of oral intake, and overall cost as compared with open treatment. However, a small but significant patient population is unable to accommodate the rigid laryngoscope and therefore requires open treatment. We present a novel technique, flexible fiberoptic endoscopic-assisted diverticulotomy, for the management of patients who are unable to undergo rigid endoscopy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York 10029, USA.
authors.forename: Jason I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Altman
authors.forename: Eric M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Genden
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moche
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016672:Zenker Diverticulum / Q000601:surgery*