Classical operative therapy for Zenker's diverticulum.
Zenker's diverticulum is a rare disease usually described in elderly patients. The "gold standard" is endoscopic treatment. We describe a 77-year-old patient treated by classical operative therapy. Patient history showed weight loss of 22 kilograms within a year. Physical examination showed a swelling in the neck of 7 by 2 centimeters. Gastroscopic examination demonstrated a Zenker's diverticulum, but this could not be passed with the scope. Classical surgical resection was performed with excellent results 6 months after surgery.
Ummels
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C
Department of Surgery, Vie Curi medical centre Noord-limburg, Venlo, The Netherlands. chrisummels@hotmail.com
Konsten
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J
Janzing
H
H
Sassen
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S
D000368:Aged; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016672:Zenker Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*