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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 69(03): 228-230
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1717127
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Experience and Technique for Zenker's Diverticulum Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy: Z-POEM

Eitan Podgaetz
1   Center for Thoracic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White North Texas, Dallas, Texas, United States
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Vani Konda
2   Center for Esophageal Diseases, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
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Abstract

Objective With the advent of minimally invasive surgery, incisionless surgery, and third-space endoscopy, the treatment for Zenker's diverticulum has also moved toward less invasive techniques

Methods New incisionless per oral techniques can be applied for cricopharyngeal myotomy in Zenker's diverticulum.

Results Five patients underwent Zenker's diverticulum per oral endoscopic myotomy (Z-POEM) without complications, minimal discomfort, and narcotic consumption, with complete resolution of their symptoms by history and Eckardt scores.

Conclusions Z-POEM is performed entirely endoscopically with very little associated pain or complication rates, with short-term follow-up having excellent functional and symptomatic results.

Keywords

cricopharyngeal muscle - Zenker's diverticulum - per oral myotomy

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The authors have nothing to disclose.




Publication History

Received: 14 July 2020

Accepted: 21 August 2020

Article published online:
21 October 2020

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