Diagnosis and treatment of pharyngoesophageal diverticulum
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-0860.2012.12.008
- VernacularTitle:咽食管憩室的诊断及治疗
- Author:
Shan GAO
1
;
Qin XU
;
Ruo-Ling HAN
;
Rui-Li ZHAO
Author Information
1. 067000,河北省承德医学院附属医院耳鼻咽喉科
- Keywords:
Zenker diverticulum;
Diagnosis,differential;
Ultrasonography
- From:
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2012;47(12):1004-1007
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the diagnosis,differential diagnosis and the treatment of Zenker diverticulum (pharyngoesophagus diverticulum) in thyroid operation.Methods Seven cases suffering from thyroid masses diagnosed Zenker diverticulum in thyroid operation between July 2001 and December 2011 were reviewed.Results Zenker diverticula in the patients were resected.Only one case was complicated with the formation of false capsular bag,infection and fistula postoperatively,but cured with draining eventually.Conclusions Zenker diverticulum may exist in some patients with thyroid mass.Resection of diverticulum may be performed in thyroid operation,with a good prognosis.
