Endoscopic treatment of Zenker's diverticulum using CO2 laser. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • OBJECTIVES: The objective of the present study was to review the technique of endoscopic laser-assisted esophagodiverticulostomy (ELAED) for the treatment of Zenker's diverticulum. METHODS: We reviewed 83 cases of ELAED performed for the treatment of Zenker's diverticuli during the past decade. RESULTS: ELAED-treated patients had a reduced hospital stay and were able to start an oral diet earlier than were patients who underwent other surgical procedures. Two (2.4%) of our patients developed small fistulas, which closed spontaneously. An additional 2 (2.4%) of our patients required conversion to an open approach due to inadequate endoscopic exposure, and 5 (6%) required a revision endoscopic procedure for persistent symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Our series of 83 patients treated at 2 large academic centers during the past decade with an average follow-up of 4 years demonstrates that ELAED is a safe and effective procedure for the management of Zenker's diverticulum.

publication date

  • October 1, 2002

Research

keywords

  • Endoscopy
  • Laser Therapy
  • Zenker Diverticulum

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0036783113

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1067/mhn.2002.128556

PubMed ID

  • 12402010

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 127

issue

  • 4