Diagnosis and treatment of pharyngoesophageal diverticulum
Gao, S.; Xu, Q.; Han, R.-l.; Zhao, R.-l.
Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 47(12): 1004-1007
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1673-0860 PMID: 23328040 Document Number: 657605
To investigate the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and the treatment of Zenker diverticulum (pharyngo esophagus diverticulum) in thyroid operation. Seven cases suffering from thyroid masses diagnosed Zenker diverticulum in thyroid operation between July 2001 and December 2011 were reviewed. Zenker diverticula in the patients were resected. Only one case was complicated with the formation of false capsular bag, infection and fistula postoperatively, but cured with draining eventually. Zenker diverticulum may exist in some patients with thyroid mass. Resection of diverticulum may be performed in thyroid operation, with a good prognosis.