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Kumar KD, Choudhry HS, Shah VP, Desai AD, Sibala DR, Patel AM, Patel P, Eloy JA. Smoking impacts outcomes in transcervical Zenker's diverticulectomy. Am J Otolaryngol 2024; 45:104288. [PMID: 38640811 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2024.104288] [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: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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PURPOSE There is sparse literature discussing the impact of smoking on postoperative outcomes following surgical treatment of Zenker's diverticulum. In this study, we seek to characterize differences in the management and outcomes of open Zenker's diverticulectomy based on patient smoking status. METHODS AND MATERIALS This paper is a retrospective cohort review. The 2005-2018 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement (ACS-NSQIP) database was queried for patients undergoing open Zenker's diverticulectomy. Chi-square and multivariable logistic regression were performed to determine statistical associations between postoperative outcomes and smoking status. RESULTS Of the 715 identified patients, 70 (9.8 %) were smokers and 645 (91.2 %) were non-smokers. Smokers were younger than non-smokers (mean 63.9 vs. 71.7 years, p < 0.001) and more likely to have a prolonged operative time (20.0 % vs. 11.6 %, p = 0.044). On multivariable regression analysis controlling for demographics and comorbidities, smokers had greater odds than non-smokers for developing overall postoperative complications (OR: 2.776, p = 0.013), surgical infections (OR: 3.194, p = 0.039), medical complications (OR: 3.563, p = 0.011), and medical infections (OR: 1.247, p = 0.016). Smokers also had greater odds for requiring ventilation/intubation (OR: 8.508, p = 0.025) and having a prolonged postoperative stay (OR: 2.425, p = 0.030). CONCLUSION In a cohort of patients undergoing transcervical Zenker's diverticulectomy, smokers are at increased risk for overall complications, medical complications, medical infections, surgical infections, prolonged postoperative stay, and ventilation/intubation.
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- Keshav D Kumar
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA; Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA; Department of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Saint Barnabas Medical Center - RWJBarnabas Health, Livingston, NJ, USA.
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Dahiya DS, Deliwala S, Chandan S, Ramai D, Ali H, Kassab LL, Facciorusso A, Kochhar GS. Effectiveness and safety of stag beetle knife (SB knife) in management of Zenker's diverticulum: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Dis Esophagus 2024; 37:doad069. [PMID: 38100729 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doad069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Stag Beetle Knife (SB Knife) is increasingly being utilized for Zenker's Diverticulectomy (ZD). Our study assessed the effectiveness and safety of the SB Knife for the management of ZD. Ovid EBM reviews, Ovid Embase, Ovid Medline, ClinicalTrials.gov, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched to identify studies that utilized SB knife for ZD. Pooled proportions (PP) were calculated using the random-effects model. Heterogeneity was evaluated using I2 statistics. A total of 7 studies with 268 patients were included in the final analysis. Dysphagia and regurgitation were the most common clinical symptoms. The mean size of the ZD was 2.8 ± 0.7 cm and 28 (of 148) patients had undergone previous treatments. The PP of technical success was 98% (95% CI: 92.3-99.5; I20) with a mean procedure duration of 26.2 ± 8.3 minutes. The PP of clinical response at first follow-up and relapse after index procedure was 87.9% (95% CI: 81.6-92.3; I219) and 13.5% (95% CI: 9.6-18.6; I22), respectively. At final follow-up, the PP of clinical remission was 96.2% (95% CI: 91-98.4; I230.6) while the PP of procedure failure was 3.6% (95% CI: 1.6-8.1; I20). No severe adverse events (AEs) were noted while using the SB Knife. However, the PP of intraprocedural and postprocedural AEs was 13.2% (95% CI: 9.6-17.8; I20) and 9.3% (95% CI: 5.7-14.9; I2 < 20.9), respectively. SB Knife is highly safe and effective for Zenker's Diverticulectomy with a failure rate of only 3.6%.
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- Dushyant Singh Dahiya
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Motility, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, CHI Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, East Carolina University/Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgical and Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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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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Martinez Paredes JF, Al Fakir R, Rutt AL. Clinical Symptoms Contributing to Zenker's Diverticulum Repair: A Retrospective Review. Cureus 2022; 14:e22369. [PMID: 35371686 PMCID: PMC8940557 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.22369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Oh J, Norris A, Artigue M, Kruger J. Killian-Jamieson Diverticulum: Management of a Rare Esophageal Diverticula. Cureus 2021; 13:e17820. [PMID: 34660030 PMCID: PMC8500250 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17820] [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] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Killian-Jamieson diverticulum (KJD) is a rare presentation of esophageal diverticulum. It is located beneath the cricopharyngeal muscle and arises laterally from the Killian-Jamieson space. The pathogenesis is postulated to be from increased intraluminal pressure. Most patients with KJD are typically asymptomatic; however, a common clinical presentation is dysphagia. Demographics of patients with KJD are typically elderly, in which the majority are female and over 50 years old. Due to less frequent diagnosis of KJD, there are a limited number of case studies compared to Zenker’s diverticulum, the more common presentation of esophageal diverticulum. In this case study, we discuss an atypical case presentation in a young, African-American female.
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- James Oh
- General Surgery, University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine/John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, USA
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- General Surgery, University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine/John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, USA
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- General Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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- General Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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Włodarczyk J, Obarski P, Hauer Ł. Surgical treatment of cervical oesophageal diverticula. POLISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2021; 94:41-47. [DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0015.3190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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AIM OF THE STUDY: The aim of our study is to present the results of surgical treatment of patients with cervical diverticula of the oesophagus in a period of 20 years.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 65 patients treated between 2000 and 2020. Patients with symptoms such as dysphagia, vomiting, chocking, recurrent respiratory tract inflammation, as well as patients with diverticular recurrence or poor outcome of primary surgery, were qualified for surgical resection of the oesophageal diverticulum with myotomy using an open technique. Patients were evaluated for the degree of dysphagia before and after surgery, associated perioperative complications, and overall comfort after surgical treatment.
RESULTS: Sixty-five patients underwent surgical treatment, 7(10.7%) of whom were treated for diverticular recurrence or poor outcome of primary treatment. The predominant symptom was dysphagia, which was found in 55(84.6%) patients, increasing over 6 to 48 months with a mean of 17.6 months. The size of the diverticulum ranged from 2 to 6 cm with a mean of 4.8 cm. One patient (1.5%) who experienced the suture line leak was treated conservatively and the fistula healed. Another patient had permanent vocal cord damage, and 1(1.5%) patient had transient damage. The surgical outcome was very good in 48 patients, good in 15 patients, and poor in 2 patients. No postoperative death occurred.
CONCLUSIONS: The technique of open resection with myotomy continues to be an effective method of treating cervical diverticula. It has a zero-mortality rate, low perioperative complication rate, good functional outcome, and low recurrence rate.
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- Janusz Włodarczyk
- Department of Thoracic and Surgical Oncology, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, John Paul II Hospital, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Thoracic and Surgical Oncology, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, John Paul II Hospital, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Thoracic and Surgical Oncology, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, John Paul II Hospital, Cracow, Poland
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Gobillot TA, Garber D, Merati AL, Wandell GM. Assessing the Clinical Utility of the Early Postoperative Pharyngogram in Hypopharyngeal Surgery for Dysphagia. Laryngoscope 2021; 132:272-277. [PMID: 33969887 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29600] [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: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To evaluate the clinical utility of postoperative contrast x-ray pharyngograms (XRP) for detecting pharyngoesophageal leaks following hypopharyngeal dysphagia surgery. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS Medical records were reviewed of patients undergoing endoscopic (E-) or open (O-) Zenker's diverticulectomy (-ZD) with cricopharyngeal myotomy (-CPM) and CPM alone from 2008 to 2020 at one academic institution. Exclusion criteria were patients who were fed enterally or underwent repair of epiphrenic diverticula or O-CPM during laryngectomy. XRP clinical indication, impact on clinical care, and factors associated with use patterns were examined using descriptive statistics and logistic regression (LR). RESULTS Of 152 subjects, 52% underwent O-ZD, 30% O-CPM, 15% E-ZD, and 3% E-CPM. An XRP was ordered for 65% of subjects, mostly routinely (94%). Among the four clinically apparent leaks observed in this cohort, early postoperative XRP confirmed one. It did not identify any clinically silent leaks. In univariate LR, undergoing XRP was associated with increasing day of diet advancement (odds ratio [OR] 4.7, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.5-10.5) and hospital stay duration (OR 3.2, 95% CI 2.1-5.2), as well as surgeon specialty of otolaryngology compared to general surgery (OR 12.8, 95% CI 4.8-40.8) and procedure sub-type (O-CPM: OR 0.03, 95% CI 0.002-0.16). In multivariate LR, the following variables were significantly associated with XRP use: hospital stay (OR 1.7; 95% CI 1.1-3.0), otolaryngology (OR 105; 95% CI 15.4-2193), O-CPM (OR 0.03; 95% CI 0.002-0.16), and E-CPM (OR 0.04, 95% CI 0.002-0.60). CONCLUSIONS Prospective, multi-institutional studies are needed to confirm the low clinical utility we observed of early, postoperative XRP following hypopharyngeal surgery for dysphagia. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 2021.
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- Theodore A Gobillot
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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Pharyngeal Pouch Surgery in Octo- and Nonagenarians is Safe and Effective: A Multicentre Comparative Cohort Study. World J Surg 2021; 45:1819-1827. [PMID: 33608845 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-021-05999-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgery is the only effective treatment strategy for a symptomatic pharyngeal pouch. However, octo- and nonagenarians are often denied referral to a surgeon because of perceived increased risks. Here, we compare the outcomes of pharyngeal pouch surgery in octo- and nonagenarians with patients under 80 years-of-age and determine the factors which predict post-operative complications and improvement in swallowing. METHODS Analysis of a prospectively maintained database of patients who underwent pharyngeal pouch surgery across seven hospitals over 15 years. RESULTS In total, 113 patients (≥80 years-of-age: 27, <80 years-of-age: 86) underwent endoscopic or open pharyngeal pouch surgery. Despite more comorbidities and a longer hospital stay (median: one extra day), patients ≥80 years-of-age had comparable operative time, complication profile, intensive care admission, emergency reoperation, and revisional pouch surgery as their younger counterparts. Furthermore, the severity of complications was not significantly different between the two age cohorts. No surgical mortality was recorded. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that diverticulectomy combined with cricopharyngeal myotomy independently predicted higher rates of complications (OR: 4.53, 95% CI: 1.43-14.33, p = 0.010), but also greater symptomatic improvement (OR: 4.36, 95% CI: 1.50-12.67, p = 0.007). Importantly, a greater proportion of octo- and nonagenarians experienced improved swallowing than patients <80 years-of-age (96.3% vs. 74.4%, p = 0.013). Moreover, advanced age was not predictive of post-operative complications on multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS Pharyngeal pouch surgery in octo- and nonagenarians is safe and effective. Surgical correction in this age group alleviates symptoms and improves quality-of-life for most patients. These patients should not be denied surgery on the basis of advanced age alone.
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Moroco AE, Saadi RA, Patel VA, Lehman EB, Gniady JP. 30-Day Postoperative Outcomes Following Transcervical Zenker's Diverticulectomy in the Elderly: Analysis of the NSQIP Database. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 165:129-136. [PMID: 33287659 DOI: 10.1177/0194599820970503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of patient factors, including age, on 30-day postoperative outcomes and complications for patients undergoing transcervical Zenker's diverticulectomy. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional analysis. SETTING American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Database. METHODS Patients who underwent open Zenker's diverticulectomy (Current Procedural Terminology code 43130) were queried via the NSQIP (2006-2018). Outcomes analyzed include patient demographics, medical comorbidities, admission type, operative characteristics, length of admission, postoperative complication, readmission, and reoperation. RESULTS A total of 614 patients were identified. Mean age at time of surgery was 71.1 years, with 13.4% older than 85 years. Outpatient procedures were performed in 29.8%. Postoperative complications occurred in 6.7%, with reoperation and readmission rates of 6.4% and 7.2%, respectively. A mortality rate of 0.3% was observed. Only smoking status (odds ratio, 2.94; P = .008) and history of congestive heart failure (odds ratio, 10.00; P = .014) were shown to have a significant effect on postoperative complications. CONCLUSION Smoking status confers a high risk for postoperative complication. Age was not an independent risk factor associated with adverse outcomes following open diverticulectomy, suggesting this procedure can be safely performed in patients with advanced age.
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- Annie E Moroco
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Centers for Cranial Base Surgery & Sinonasal Disorders and Allergy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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Patel J, Spiegel J, Topf MC, Boon M, Huntley C. Feasibility of Early Discharge after Open Hypopharyngeal Surgery for Dysphagia. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2020; 129:894-900. [DOI: 10.1177/0003489420916216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Objective: To determine the rate of surgical complications, unplanned readmission, and functional status after open hypopharyngeal surgery for dysphagia with early return to oral diet and hospital discharge. Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients who underwent open hypopharyngeal surgery for management of dysphagia from March 2013 to June 2018 at a single academic institution. A clear liquid diet is restarted the day of surgery and is advanced to a soft diet on postoperative day one. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify risk factors for postoperative complications and unplanned readmission. Results: Ninety patients met eligibility criteria; 62 patients underwent open cricopharyngeal myotomy, 13 underwent Zenker’s diverticulectomy, 15 had a Zenker’s diverticulopexy. Mean inpatient length of stay was 2.0 ± 2.0 days (range 0-11 days); 57 patients (63.3%) were discharged on the same day as surgery or on postoperative day one. Seven patients (7.8%) had postoperative complications; the most common complication was esophageal leak (n = 6). Six patients (6.7%) had unplanned readmissions within 30 days. Mean time to unplanned readmission was 12 days (range 2-19 days). Open diverticulectomy was associated with an increased risk of unplanned readmission with an OR = 7.63 (95% CI 1.29, 45.45, P = .025). At last follow-up, 70% of patients had an increased functional oral intake by at least one scale score (FOIS) after surgery (mean follow-up 0.8 ± 1.1 years, range 0.02-5.1 years). Conclusion: An early diet and discharge may be safe for patients undergoing open surgery without a mechanical or suture closure of their esophageal mucosa, whereas in those undergoing diverticulectomy, NPO status and a radiological check before resuming drinking and eating are advised. Level of Evidence: 4
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- Jena Patel
- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Zhukhovitskaya A, Weiland DJ, Goshtasbi K, Verma SP. Is nasogastric tube feeding necessary after hypopharyngeal diverticulum surgery? Am J Otolaryngol 2020; 41:102453. [PMID: 32199712 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Nasogastric tubes (NGT) are often placed after surgery for cricopharyngeal muscle pathology due to risk of infection and mediastinitis. The aim of this study was to examine if this practice is necessary. METHODS A retrospective case series of subjects who underwent surgery for hypopharyngeal diverticula or cricopharyngeal bars from March 2011 to June 2018 was conducted. Demographic data, type of surgery, placement of feeding tube, initiation of oral feeding, and any complications were recorded. RESULTS Sixty-four surgeries were performed for Zenker's diverticula (ZD; N = 52), Killian-Jamieson diverticula (N = 2), and cricopharyngeal bar (N = 10). Mean age and ZD pouch size were 74.0 ± 10.6 years and 3.1 ± 1.8 cm, respectively. Procedures included 48 carbon dioxide laser-assisted myotomies, 14 open diverticulectomies, and 2 endoscopic stapler-assisted diverticulotomies. Of the 64 patients, 19 (29.7%) received intraoperative NGTs while the remaining 45 (70.3%) did not receive NGTs. The former cohort had the NGTs removed on post-operative day (POD) 4.5 ± 2.5, and the non-NGT cohort started clear liquid diet (CLD) on POD 1.2 ± 0.7 days, where 38 patients (84.4%) started CLD on POD 1, and 5 patients (7.8%) were started on oral diet on POD 2-4. Over time, fewer NGTs were placed and oral diets were started sooner. There were 5 complications occurring in 3 patients from the NGT cohort (15.5%) and 2 from the non-NGT cohort (4.4%). CONCLUSIONS Surgery for hypopharyngeal diverticula and CPB may not require routine perioperative NGT placement which can be associated with higher rates of complication. Patients can safely receive CLD on POD 1.
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- Alisa Zhukhovitskaya
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, USA.
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