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Howell R, Johnson C, Allen J, Altaye M, Amin M, Bayan S, Belafsky P, Cervenka B, Desilva B, Dion GR, Ekbom D, Friedman A, Fritz M, Giliberto JP, Guardiani E, Kasperbauer J, Kim B, Krekeler BN, Kuhn M, Kwak P, Ma Y, Madden LL, Matrka L, Mayerhoff R, McKeon M, Piraka C, Rosen CA, Tabangin M, Wahab SA, Wilson K, Wright C, Young VN, Postma G. Surgical Outcomes in Zenker Diverticula: A Multicenter, Prospective, Longitudinal Study. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:97-102. [PMID: 37191092 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare improvement in patient-reported outcomes (PROM) in persons undergoing endoscopic and open surgical management of Zenker diverticula (ZD). METHODOLOGY Prospective, multicenter cohort study of all individuals enrolled in the Prospective OUtcomes of Cricopharyngeus Hypertonicity (POUCH) Collaborative who underwent surgery for ZD. Patient survey, radiography reports, and the 10-item Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) pre- and post-procedure were abstracted from a REDCap database, which summarized means, medians, percentages, and frequencies of. Outcome based on operative intervention (endoscopic vs. open) was compared using t-test, Wilcoxon rank sum test or chi-square test, as appropriate. RESULTS One hundred and forty-seven persons were prospectively followed. The mean age (SD) of the cohort was 68.7 (11.0). Overall, 66% of patients reported 100% improvement in EAT-10; 81% of patients had greater than 75% improvement; and 88% had greater than 50% improvement. Endoscopic was used for n = 109 patients, and open surgical intervention was used for n = 38. The median [interquartile range, IQR] EAT-10 percent improvement for endoscopic treatment was 93.3% [72, 100], and open was 100% [92.3, 100] (p = 0.05). The incidence of intraoperative complications was 3.7% for endoscopic and 7.9% for open surgical management. The median [IQR] in follow-up was 86 and 97.5 days, respectively. CONCLUSION Both endoscopic and open surgical management of ZD provide significant improvement in patient-reported outcomes. The data suggest that open diverticulectomy may provide a modest advantage in symptomatic improvement compared to endoscopic management. The data suggest that the postoperative complication rate is higher in the open surgical group. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 134:97-102, 2024.
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- Rebecca Howell
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California-Davis, Davis, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California-Davis, Davis, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California, U.S.A
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A
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Howell R, Tang A, Allen J, Altaye M, Amin M, Bayan S, Belafsky P, Cervenka B, deSilva B, Dion G, Ekbom D, Friedman A, Fritz M, Giliberto JP, Guardiani E, Harmon J, Kasperbauer JL, Khosla S, Kim B, Kuhn M, Kwak P, Ma Y, Madden L, Matrka L, Mayerhoff R, Piraka C, Rosen C, Tabangin ME, Wahab SA, Wilson K, Wright SC, Young V, Yuen S, Postma GN. Killian Jamieson Diverticulum, the Great Mimicker: A Case Series and Contemporary Review. Laryngoscope 2023; 133:2110-2115. [PMID: 36453465 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess barium esophagram (BAS) as a diagnostic marker for patients with Killian Jamieson diverticula (KJD). METHODS Prospective, multicenter cohort study of individuals enrolled in the Prospective OUtcomes of Cricopharyngeus Hypertonicity (POUCH) Collaborative. Patient demographics, comorbidities, radiographic imaging reports, laryngoscopy findings, patient-reported outcome measures (PROM), and operative reporting were abstracted from a REDCap database and summarized using means, medians, percentages, frequencies. Paired t-tests and Wilcoxon Signed Rank test were used to test pre- to post-operative differences in RSI, EAT-10, and VHI-10 scores. Diagnostic test evaluation including sensitivity, specificity, positive, and negative predictive value with 95% confidence intervals were calculated comparing BAS findings to operative report. RESULTS A total of 287 persons were enrolled; 13 (4%) patients were identified with confirmed KJD on operative reports. 100% underwent open transcervical excision. BAS has a 46.2% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 23.2, 70.9) sensitivity and 97.8% (95% CI: 95.3, 99.0) specificity in detecting a KJD and 50% (95% CI: 25.4, 74.6) positive predictive value but 97.4% (95%CI: 94.8, 98.7) negative predictive value. Preoperatively, patients reported mean (SD) RSI and EAT-10 of 19.4 (9) and 8.3 (7.5) accordingly. Postoperatively, patients reported mean (SD) RSI and EAT-10 as 5.4 (6.2) and 2.3 (3.3). Both changes in RSI and EAT-10 were statistically significant (p = 0.008, p = 0.03). CONCLUSION KJD are rare and represent <5% of hypopharyngeal diverticula undergoing surgical intervention. Open transcervical surgery significantly improves symptoms of dysphagia. BAS has high specificity but low sensitivity in detecting KJD. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 133:2110-2115, 2023.
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- Rebecca Howell
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York University, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York University, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Health, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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Fuentes KMI, Seastedt KP, Kidane B, Servais EL. Advanced Endoscopy for Thoracic Surgeons. Thorac Surg Clin 2023; 33:251-263. [PMID: 37414481 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2023.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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The thoracic surgeon, well versed in advanced endoscopy, has an array of therapeutic options for foregut pathologic conditions. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) offers a less-invasive means to treat achalasia, and the authors' preferred approach is described in this article. They also describe variations of POEM, such as G-POEM, Z-POEM, and D-POEM. In addition, endoscopic stenting, endoluminal vacuum therapy, endoscopic internal drainage, and endoscopic suturing/clipping are discussed and can be valuable tools for esophageal leaks and perforations. Endoscopic procedures are advancing rapidly, and thoracic surgeons must maintain at the forefront of these technologies.
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- Kathleen M I Fuentes
- Department of General Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Room GE-611, 820 Sherbook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1R9, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805, USA.
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Kana M, Kalfert D, Lukes P, Zabrodsky M, Plzak J. C-reactive protein as an early marker of postoperative leakage in patients after endoscopic laser assisted Zenker's diverticulotomy. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:2007-2016. [PMID: 36449093 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-022-07764-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques are the treatment of choice for Zenker's diverticulum (ZD). Our objective was to evaluate the results and efficacy of endoscopic and open approaches, to determine whether postoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) serum levels can be used as a marker to exclude the presence of esophageal leakage, and to identify risk factors for development of postoperative leakage and complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients who underwent transcervical myotomy and diverticulotomy (TMD) or endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy (ECM) with CO2 laser for ZD in years 2008-2021 at our department were included in this retrospective study. RESULTS Of the 101 patients enrolled, 83 patients underwent ECM and 18 TMD. The procedure time of the endoscopic technique was significantly shorter compared to that of transcervical method (p < 0.001). The median time to oral intake was 6 days for ECM and 10.5 days in the TMD group (p < 0.001). There was a 13% (n = 11) and 16.7% (n = 3) symptomatic recurrence rate and 3.6% (n = 3) and 16.7% (n = 3) major complications rate for ECM and TMD groups, respectively. The incidence of contrast leak (CL) evaluated by postoperative swallow study was 8.9% (9 from 83 patients in the ECM group only). In patients with CL, a significant increase in CRP levels on postoperative day (POD) 2 and 3 was detected when compared to patients without CL. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic diverticulotomy with CO2 laser represents a safe and efficient treatment of ZD. Elevation of postoperative CRP serum levels over 123.8 mg/L on POD2 and 98.8 mg/L on POD3 may indicate presence of an esophageal leakage.
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- Martin Kana
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Motol, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, V Uvalu 84, 150 06, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Motol, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, V Uvalu 84, 150 06, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Motol, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, V Uvalu 84, 150 06, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Motol, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, V Uvalu 84, 150 06, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Motol, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, V Uvalu 84, 150 06, Prague, Czech Republic
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Wang NK, Molin NL, Soliman AMS. Postoperative management of Zenker's diverticulum: Results of the American Bronchoesophagological Association survey. Am J Otolaryngol 2022; 43:103602. [PMID: 35981430 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Although treatment of Zenker's diverticulum (ZD) is commonly performed by otolaryngologists using a variety of surgical techniques, there is little published data on the postoperative management of patients. We sought to determine practice patterns among members of the American Bronchoesophagological Association (ABEA) after surgery for ZD. METHODS An online questionnaire was designed via JotForm™ and subsequently sent to active members of the ABEA. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS Twenty-three members (6.6 %) completed the survey. Most (73.9 %) were fellowship trained in laryngology and reported performing >5 procedures per year. Most laryngologists reported employing multiple techniques including transcervical (TC) (73.9 %), endoscopic stapling (ES) (65.2 %), endoscopic CO2 laser (EL) (56.5 %), and endoscopic harmonic scalpel (EH) (4.3 %). Postoperatively, 52.3 % of respondents placed patients in 23-hour observation after TC, 66.7 % after ES, 69.2 % after EL, and 100 % after EH. 47.1 % of respondents used standard overnight admission after TC, as compared to 13.3 % after ES, 23.1 % after EL and 0 % after EH. Postoperative esophagography was utilized by 70.6 % of respondents after TC, 20 % after ES, 38.5 % after EL, and 100 % after EH. A peroral diet was started postoperatively on the day of surgery by 26.7 % respondents after ES but not after any of the other techniques. CONCLUSION Most laryngology trained respondents employ multiple techniques for the treatment of ZD including at least 1 endoscopic technique. Respondents were more likely to hospitalize patients after a transcervical than endoscopic approach. Postoperative esophagography was utilized in most patients after TC, but not after ES or EL. Most respondents admit patients for 23-hour observation and start a peroral diet on postoperative day 1 regardless of technique.
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- Nigel K Wang
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America.
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Parsa N, Friedel D, Stavropoulos SN. POEM, GPOEM, and ZPOEM. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:1500-1520. [PMID: 35366120 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-022-07398-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Our tripartite narrative review discusses Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), gastric POEM (GPOEM) and POEM for Zenker's diverticula (ZPOEM). POEM is the prototypical procedure that launched the novel "3rd space endoscopy" field of advanced endoscopy. It revolutionized achalasia therapy by offering a much less invasive version of the prior gold standard, the laparoscopic Heller myotomy (HM). We review in detail indications, outcomes, technique variations and comparative data between POEM and HM particularly with regard to the hotly debated issue of GERD. We then proceed to discuss two less illustrious but nevertheless important offshoots of the iconic POEM procedure: GPOEM for gastroparesis and ZPOEM for the treatment of hypopharyngeal diverticula. For GPOEM, we discuss the rationale of pylorus-directed therapies, briefly touch on GPOEM technique variations and then focus on the importance of proper patient selection and emerging data in this area. On the third and final part of our review, we discuss ZPOEM and expound on technique variations including our "ultra-short tunnel technique". Our review emphasizes that, despite the superiority of endoscopy over surgery for the treatment of hypopharyngeal diverticula, there is no clear evidence yet of the superiority of the newfangled ZPOEM technique compared to the conventional endoscopic myotomy technique practiced for over two decades prior to the advent of ZPOEM.
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- Nasim Parsa
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Missouri Health System, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, NYU-Winthrop Hospital, 222 Station Plaza N Suite 429, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, NYU-Winthrop Hospital, 222 Station Plaza N Suite 429, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA.
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McMillan RA, Bowen AJ, Wells ML, Ekbom DC. Transoral Laser-Assisted Diverticulectomy: Swallow Study Results after Complete Endoscopic Pouch Excision for Zenker's Diverticulum. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2021:34894211012589. [PMID: 33926239 DOI: 10.1177/00034894211012589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Transoral endoscopic laser-assisted diverticulotomy (TELD) with diverticulectomy and diverticuloplasty (TELD + DD) for the management of Zenker's diverticulum (ZD) has been utilized by our institution since 2016 in attempts to reduce residual pouch size. This technique involves complete endoscopic pouch excision with partial advancement of mucosal flaps. Our study compares the subjective outcomes, objective outcomes, and complication rates between TELD and TELD + DD. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed on patients who underwent TELD or TELD + DD by a single surgeon at a tertiary academic center (2013-2019). Videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) with esophagram, Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), Reflux Symptom Index (RSI), and Functional Outcome Swallowing Scale (FOSS) were collected at preoperative and 3 month follow-up visits. A single blinded reviewer recorded height, width, and depth of pre and postoperative pouches with volumetric analysis performed assuming an ellipsoid shape. Comorbidities, complications, postoperative course, and recurrence were recorded. RESULTS Of the 75 patients that met criteria, 27 underwent TELD + DD and 48 underwent TELD. Eighteen TELD + DD and 37 TELD had both pre and post-operative VFSS. TELD + DD and TELD had a 96 ± 7% and 87 ± 16% reduction in pouch volume, respectively (t-test; P = .01). Complications (TELD + DD 7%, TELD 17%, fisher's exact; P = .31) and final subjective outcomes after adjusting for initial were not significantly different between methods (EAT-10 with TELD + DD ∆ + 1.3, P = .18; RSI ∆ + 1.4, P = .29; FOSS ∆-0.02, P = .91). One short-term recurrence was reported with TELD. CONCLUSION Use of TELD + DD is associated with a statistically significantly decreased residual pouch size with no significant difference in short-term subjective outcomes. Complication rates and short-term recurrence rates are comparable. Long-term recurrence rates will require further studies to characterize. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3.
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- Ryan A McMillan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Bhatt NK, Mendoza J, Kallogjeri D, Hardi AC, Bradley JP. Comparison of Surgical Treatments for Zenker Diverticulum: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 147:190-196. [PMID: 33270099 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2020.4091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Importance Zenker diverticulum (ZD) can cause significant dysphagia, and symptoms can return or persist after surgery. This systematic review and network meta-analysis is the first to our knowledge to compare 3 common surgical techniques for ZD. Objective To compare the 3 most common surgical techniques-endoscopic laser-assisted diverticulotomy, endoscopic stapler-assisted diverticulotomy, and transcervical diverticulectomy with cricopharyngeal myotomy-in adult patients with ZD. Data Sources The published literature was searched using strategies designed by a medical librarian (search performed September 21, 2018). Strategies were established using a combination of controlled vocabulary terms and keywords and were executed in Ovid MEDLINE (1946 to September 21, 2018), Embase (1947 to September 21, 2018), Scopus (1823 to September 21, 2018), Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Results were limited to English using database-supplied filters, which generated studies from 1997 to 2017. Study Selection Inclusion criteria were cohort studies or randomized clinical trials. Studies that included patients needing revision surgery or undergoing an alternative technique were excluded. Data Extraction and Synthesis The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses-Network Meta-analyses (PRISMA-NMA) checklist was used to report the study findings. Two authors independently reviewed the studies. Main Outcome and Measure The primary outcome measure was the incidence of persistent or recurrent symptoms following surgery. The primary study outcome was planned before data collection began. Results The search generated 529 studies. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 9 cohort studies remained, consisting of 903 patients treated with either laser-assisted diverticulotomy (n = 283), transcervical diverticulectomy (n = 150), or stapler-assisted diverticulotomy (n = 470). A network meta-analysis was performed. Between endoscopic laser-assisted diverticulotomy and open diverticulectomy, the open approach showed a statistically lower likelihood of persistent/recurrent symptoms following treatment (odds ratio [OR], 0.20; 95% CI, 0.04-0.91). Comparing laser-assisted diverticulotomy with the stapler-assisted technique, there was not a significant difference between the 2 techniques (OR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.43-1.60). The consistency model for the network meta-analysis was supported (χ21 = 0.12; P = .73). Conclusions and Relevance This systematic review and meta-analysis compared 3 common techniques for treating ZD. The open approach showed a decreased likelihood of persistent or recurrent symptoms following surgery compared with the 2 other techniques.
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- Neel K Bhatt
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri.,Statistics Editor, JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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- Bernard Becker Medical Library, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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Reichel CA. Rare Diseases of the Oral Cavity, Neck, and Pharynx. Laryngorhinootologie 2021; 100:S1-S24. [PMID: 34352905 PMCID: PMC8432966 DOI: 10.1055/a-1331-2851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Diseases occurring with an incidence of less than 1-10 cases per 10 000 individuals are considered as rare. Currently, between 5 000 and 8 000 rare or orphan diseases are known, every year about 250 rare diseases are newly described. Many of those pathologies concern the head and neck area. In many cases, a long time is required to diagnose an orphan disease. The lives of patients who are affected by those diseases are often determined by medical consultations and inpatient stays. Most orphan diseases are of genetic origin and cannot be cured despite medical progress. However, during the last years, the perception of and the knowledge about rare diseases has increased also due to the fact that publicly available databases have been created and self-help groups have been established which foster the autonomy of affected people. Only recently, innovative technical progress in the field of biogenetics allows individually characterizing the genetic origin of rare diseases in single patients. Based on this, it should be possible in the near future to elaborate tailored treatment concepts for patients suffering from rare diseases in the sense of translational and personalized medicine. This article deals with orphan diseases of the lip, oral cavity, pharynx, and cervical soft tissues depicting these developments. The readers will be provided with a compact overview about selected diseases of these anatomical regions. References to further information for medical staff and affected patients support deeper knowledge and lead to the current state of knowledge in this highly dynamic field.
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- Christoph A Reichel
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, KUM-Klinikum, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, München
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Goshtasbi K, Verma SP. Early Adverse Events Following Transcervical Hypopharyngeal Diverticulum Surgery. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2020; 130:497-503. [DOI: 10.1177/0003489420962136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Objective: To describe rates of short-term morbidity following transcervical surgical treatment of hypopharyngeal diverticulum (HD) and analyze predictors of adverse events. Methods: The 2005 to 2017 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was queried to identify patients diagnosed with HD undergoing open transcervical diverticulectomy. Results: A total of 597 patients with a mean age of 71.4 ± 12.3 years were included. Thirty-day adverse events were experienced by 63 (10.6%) subjects, including 6.5% unplanned reoperations, 4.2% surgical complications, 4.4% medical complications, 2.7% readmissions, and 0.7% deaths. Medical complications notably included pneumonia (2.0%), reintubation (1.2%), sepsis (1.2%), intubation >48 hours (0.5%), urinary tract infection (0.5%), or deep vein thrombosis (0.5%), while surgical complications included organ/space infection (2.0%) and superficial (1.3%) or deep (1.0%) surgical site infection. Gender, race, functional status, diabetes, dyspnea, hypertension, steroid use, and recent weight loss were not associated with adverse events. Length of operation and hospitalization were both higher among those with adverse events (127.4 ± 107.9 vs 95.7 ± 59.8 minutes, P = 0.027, and 7.4 ± 7.4 vs 2.8 ± 3.6 days, P < 0.001). On multivariable logistic regression, high American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class (OR = 2.02, P = 0.017), smoking (OR = 2.10, P = 0.044), and operation time (OR = 1.01; P = 0.005) were independent predictors of adverse events. Obesity was not associated with length of stay, readmission/reoperation, or complications. However, increased age was associated with shorter operations ( P = 0.020), higher length of hospitalization ( P < 0.001), and higher mortality ( P = 0.027) and readmission rates ( P = 0.023). Conclusion: Understanding clinical factors associated with complications following open surgery for HD such as ASA score, smoking status, length of operation, and age can help optimize surgical outcomes for at-risk patients.
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- Khodayar Goshtasbi
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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Calavas L, Brenet E, Rivory J, Guillaud O, Saurin JC, Ceruse P, Ponchon T, Pioche M. Zenker diverticulum treatment: retrospective comparison of flexible endoscopic window technique and surgical approaches. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:3744-3752. [PMID: 32780234 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07865-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Different treatments exist for Zenker diverticulum. We compared flexible endoscopic myotomy of the cricopharyngeal muscle, using a technique called the "window technique" in order to improve the field of view, to surgical approaches. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients were retrospectively included and divided into a gastrointestinal group, with flexible endoscopic myotomy, and an ear-nose-throat treatments group with either rigid endoscopic treatment, either cervicotomy. We evaluated effectiveness in terms of quality of life (on a scale on 0 to 10) safety and technical aspects of each procedure. RESULTS A total 106 patients who underwent 128 interventions were included. Rigid endoscopic procedures were the shortest (p < 0.001), with no difference for adverse event. Endoscopic approaches, flexible and rigid ones, were associated with shorter time to intake resumption (1 and 3 days, respectively, vs 6 after cervicotomy) and shorter length of hospital stay (3 and 4 days, respectively, vs 7 after cervicotomy) (p = 0.001). Post-operative QoL was better after flexible endoscopy (9/10) and open cervicotomy (9/10) than after rigid endoscopy (7/10) (p = 0.004). Patients declared fewer residual symptoms after open cervicotomy (77% of low symptomatic patients) and flexible endoscopy (80%) than after rigid endoscopy (43%) (p = 0.003). Conversion to open surgery was more frequent during rigid than flexible endoscopies (18% vs 0%, p = 0.0008). CONCLUSION Flexible endoscopic approach of Zenker diverticulum treatment seems to be safe and effective and may be an alternative to surgical approaches. Myotomy can be eventually helped by the window technique.
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- Laura Calavas
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital E.Herriot, Lyon, France.,Inserm U1032, Labtau, Lyon, France
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- Head and Neck Surgery Departments, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital de La Croix-Rousse and Hôpital Lyon Sud, Lyon, France.,Inserm U1032, Labtau, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital E.Herriot, Lyon, France.,Inserm U1032, Labtau, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital E.Herriot, Lyon, France.,Inserm U1032, Labtau, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital E.Herriot, Lyon, France.,Inserm U1032, Labtau, Lyon, France.,Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France.,Service de Gastro-entérologie Et D'endoscopie Digestive, Pavillon L - Hôpital Edouard Herriot, 69437, Lyon, France
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- Head and Neck Surgery Departments, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital de La Croix-Rousse and Hôpital Lyon Sud, Lyon, France.,Inserm U1032, Labtau, Lyon, France.,Service de Gastro-entérologie Et D'endoscopie Digestive, Pavillon L - Hôpital Edouard Herriot, 69437, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital E.Herriot, Lyon, France.,Inserm U1032, Labtau, Lyon, France.,Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France.,Service de Gastro-entérologie Et D'endoscopie Digestive, Pavillon L - Hôpital Edouard Herriot, 69437, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital E.Herriot, Lyon, France. .,Inserm U1032, Labtau, Lyon, France. .,Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France. .,Service de Gastro-entérologie Et D'endoscopie Digestive, Pavillon L - Hôpital Edouard Herriot, 69437, Lyon, France.
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Rosen SP, Jones CA, Hoffman MR, Knigge MA, McCulloch TM. Pressure abnormalities in patients with Zenker's diverticulum using pharyngeal high-resolution manometry. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2020; 5:708-717. [PMID: 32864443 PMCID: PMC7444802 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Zenker's diverticulum is associated with reduced cricopharyngeal compliance and abnormal intrabolus pressure. However, it is unclear how the pharynx compensates for these deficits. Developments in manometric technology have improved our ability to capture pharyngeal pressure events. This study aims to describe the pharyngeal-upper esophageal sphincter (UES) pressure profile during swallowing in patients with Zenker's diverticulum. METHODS High-resolution manometry was performed on 11 patients with symptomatic Zenker's diverticulum and 11 age- and sex-matched healthy controls during 10 mL liquid swallowing tasks. Pharyngeal and UES pressure magnitudes, durations, and integrals were compared between patients and controls using independent t tests. Other manometric parameters, including residual UES pressure at the time of maximum tongue base pressure and pharyngeal-UES pressure gradient, were also evaluated. A case example using three-dimensional high-resolution manometry is presented. RESULTS Compared with healthy controls, patients with Zenker's diverticulum exhibited pressure abnormalities in the UES region. While baseline and pre-opening maximum pressures were not different, residual pressures were elevated (P = .001). Pharyngeal-UES pressure gradients did not differ between the two groups. CONCLUSION This study used high-resolution manometry to characterize pharyngeal pressure dynamics in patients with Zenker's diverticulum. The changes occurring at the cricopharyngeus appear to result in persistent UES pressurization during UES opening, rather than high tonic resting pressure. Pharyngeal-UES pressure gradients, critical to bolus passage, were also preserved in this patient population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3b.
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- Sarah P. Rosen
- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Wisconsin‐MadisonMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Wisconsin‐MadisonMadisonWisconsinUSA
- Department of Communication Sciences and DisordersUniversity of Wisconsin‐MadisonMadisonWisconsinUSA
- Department of Neurology, Dell Medical SchoolThe University of Texas at AustinAustinTexasUSA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Wisconsin‐MadisonMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Wisconsin‐MadisonMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Wisconsin‐MadisonMadisonWisconsinUSA
- Department of Communication Sciences and DisordersUniversity of Wisconsin‐MadisonMadisonWisconsinUSA
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Howell RJ, Edelmayer LW, Postma GN. The Utility of Flexible Esophagoscopy During Open Hypopharyngeal (Zenker's) Diverticulum Surgery. Laryngoscope 2019; 130:E764-E766. [PMID: 31854455 DOI: 10.1002/lary.28485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Rebecca J Howell
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, U.S.A
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Outcomes in modified transoral resection of diverticula for Zenker’s diverticulum. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 276:1423-1429. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05374-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 03/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Open Versus Endoscopic Surgery of Zenker’s Diverticula: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Dysphagia 2019; 34:930-938. [DOI: 10.1007/s00455-019-09994-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/23/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Ogami T, Richter J, Jacobs J, Velanovich V. Open Diverticulectomy and Cricopharyngotomy for Symptomatic Zenker's Diverticulum after Endoscopic Diverticuloesophagostomy. Am Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481908500333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Two of the accepted treatments for symptomatic Zenker's diverticula are open resection of the diverticulum with cricopharyngotomy and transoral, endoscopic diverticuloesophagostomy with cricopharyngotomy. We report our experience with open surgical resection of the diverticulum with repeat cricopharyngotomy in patients with persistent symptoms after endoscopic diverticuloesophagostomy. This is a retrospective review of patients who underwent open surgical resection of the diverticulum, with repeat cricopharyngotomy in patients with persistent symptoms after endoscopic diverticuloesophagostomy. Medical records were reviewed for demographics, surgical detail, short-term complications, and symptomatic outcomes. Four patients underwent open resection of a Zenker's diverticulum with repeat cricopharyngotomy. There were two men and two women, with a mean age of 77.5 years. The mean operative time was 56 minutes and median length of stay was two days. All patients had improvement in dysphagia. Surgical diverticulectomy with cricopharyngotomy after failed endoscopic diverticuloesophagostomy is a technically challenging operation. However, symptomatic improvement can be achieved.
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- Takuya Ogami
- Divisions of General Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Gastroenterology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
- Joy McCann Culverhouse Swallowing Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Gastroenterology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
- Joy McCann Culverhouse Swallowing Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Divisions of General Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
- Joy McCann Culverhouse Swallowing Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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Tabola R, Lewandowski A, Cirocchi R, Augoff K, Kozminska U, Strzelec B, Grabowski K. Zenker diverticulum: Experience in surgical treatment of large diverticula. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e0557. [PMID: 29742690 PMCID: PMC5959430 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000010557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The purpose of this retrospective study is to show that transcervical diverticulectomy (TD) in treatment of Zenker diverticulum (ZD) can still be a first choice procedure in selected patients and in experienced hands its safety might be compared to the minimally invasive endoscopic diverticulostomy.The study cohort consisted of 44 patients (18 male, 26 female) operated for (ZD). All the patients underwent open diverticulectomy. The decision to choose open surgical repair depended on surgical risk, age of the patient, size of the diverticular septum (the distance between the top of the diverticulum and its bottom on barium study), and patient's preference.Mean age of patients was 64.6 ± 11.9 years; range: 26 to 88 years. A total of 36.4% out of them finished 70 years. Postoperative mortality was nil. Two major complications (4.5%) requiring surgical intervention occurred: leak and hematoma.Data were analyzed by t test for independent samples using Statistica 12.5 software. P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.Surgical treatment of patients with ZD should be individualized. Large Zenker diverticula with the septum longer than 6 cm should preferably be resected through an open approach because it is not possible to remove the septum completely during one-step endoscopic procedure and diverticulostomy creates a weak and large common cavity in the esophagus. Surgical repair is effective for all sizes of diverticula, but its most serious complications such as leakage or laryngeal nerve injury should be considered, especially in elderly patients with comorbidities. However, age alone should not be the main criterion if choosing the treatment option.
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- Renata Tabola
- Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of General and Oncological Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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Pharyngoesophageal diverticuli: diagnosis, incidence and management. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 24:500-504. [PMID: 27636983 DOI: 10.1097/moo.0000000000000309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pharyngoesophageal diverticuli such as Zenker's diverticulum are relatively rare diseases that may have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. Open surgical techniques have historically been the mainstay of treatment for Zenker's diverticuli and remain the preferred approach for many surgeons operating on Killian-Jamieson diverticuli (KJD) and pharyngoceles. However, advances in technology in recent decades have allowed for the development of successful endoscopic surgical techniques for the management of these conditions. RECENT FINDINGS Endoscopic management of Zenker's diverticulum with carbon dioxide laser-assisted diverticulotomy or endoscopic stapler-assisted diverticulostomy has gained wide acceptance in recent years. This is based on studies showing high rates of successful outcomes, low rates of complications and shorter operative time with an associated impact on overall cost and patient recovery. Endoscopic management of KJD and pharyngoceles has recently been described, but remains controversial with many surgeons preferring open surgical approaches for the ability to identify and protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve. SUMMARY Open and endoscopic techniques are accepted for the treatment of Zenker's diverticulum with open approaches remaining the traditional technique for management of non-Zenker's diverticulum. Further investigation of endoscopic approaches for management of KJD is necessary to assess safety and efficacy.
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Hoffman MR, Kletzien H, Dailey SH, McMurray JS. Simulation of KTP Laser-Based Zenker Diverticulotomy with a Porcine Model and Laryngeal Dissection Station. OTO Open 2018; 1. [PMID: 29350715 PMCID: PMC5751941 DOI: 10.1177/2473974x17736288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Zenker’s diverticulum is a rare cause of progressive dysphagia that is treated
surgically. Potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser–based diverticulotomy is one
effective treatment. Developing a simulation model is helpful for rare
conditions. Pigs have a natural hypopharyngeal pouch similar to a diverticulum.
We present a model for performing rigid endoscopic KTP laser diverticulotomy in
a porcine model with a laryngeal dissection station. Eleven pigs were examined
to confirm presence of the hypopharyngeal pouch. A specimen was mounted on the
modified laryngeal dissection station, and a KTP laser–based diverticulotomy was
performed. Novel aspects include use of the laryngeal dissection station and
application of the model for simulating rigid endoscopic KTP laser
diverticulotomy. This model allows trainees to practice equipment setup,
positioning of the laryngoscope to isolate the cricopharyngeal bar, tissue
handling, laser safety techniques, and use of the KTP laser through the
laryngoscope under microscopic visualization.
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- Matthew R Hoffman
- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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An Endoscopic Nasomediastinal Approach to a Mediastinal Abscess Developing after Zenker's Diverticulectomy. Case Rep Gastrointest Med 2017; 2017:8726706. [PMID: 28831318 PMCID: PMC5558635 DOI: 10.1155/2017/8726706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 06/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Zenker's diverticulum is the most frequent symptomatic diverticulum of the esophagus, but the prevalence is <0.1%. The optimal treatment is surgery. Here, we present a nasomediastinal drainage approach to treatment of a mediastinal abscess, developing in the late postoperative period and attributable to leakage from the staple line.
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Hoffmann M, Fazel A, Mews KG, Ambrosch P. 32 years of experience with CO2
-LASER-assisted treatment for Zenker's Diverticulum - an update of 227 patients treated in Kiel. Clin Otolaryngol 2016; 42:592-596. [DOI: 10.1111/coa.12777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- M. Hoffmann
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel; Kiel Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel; Kiel Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel; Kiel Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel; Kiel Germany
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