Combination of surgical and endoscopic approach for Zenker's diverticulum.
A simple technique to improve external surgical treatment of Zenker's diverticulum is presented. A rigid esophageal endoscopy is performed just before the operation. The diverticulum is explored and washed. A single lumen tracheal tube is inserted into the esophageal lumen to serve as a stent. The technique is safe and easy and improves the bacterial control of the operation field.
Department of Thoracic Surgery Haut-Lévêque Hospital, and Université Victor Segalen of Bordeaux II, Bordeaux University Hospital, avenue de Magellan, 33604 Pessac, France. jacques.jougon@chu-bordeaux.fr
Jacques
J
Jougon
Gilbert
G
Dubois
Frédéric
F
Delcambre
Jean-François
JF
Velly