Surgical Treatment of Killian-Jamieson Diverticulum.
- Author:
Dong Chan KIM
1
;
Jae Joon HWANG
;
Woo Surng LEE
;
Song Am LEE
;
Yo Han KIM
;
Hyun Keun CHEE
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Korea. hjj@kuh.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophageal disease;
Surgery, esophagus;
Killian-Jamieson diverticulum
- MeSH:
Diverticulum;
Esophageal Diseases;
Zenker Diverticulum
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2012;45(4):272-274
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Killian-Jamieson diverticulum is a rare diverticular disease. This disease differs from Zenker's diverticulum in its location and mechanism. Various treatment modality have been attempted, but traditional surgical treatment has been recommended for a symptomatic Killian-Jamieson diverticulum due to the concern of possible nerve injury. We performed surgical treatment by cervical incision. We report here on a case of Killian-Jamieson diverticulum and we briefly review the relevant literature.
