Management of Zenker's diverticulum and postlaryngectomy pseudodiverticulum with the CO2 laser

• Published in: Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery Vol. 121; no. 6; p. 809
• Main Authors: Lippert, B M, Folz, B J, Rudert, H H, Werner, J A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.12.1999
• Subjects: Aged; Carbon Dioxide; Female; Humans; Laryngectomy - adverse effects; Laser Therapy; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Treatment Outcome; Zenker Diverticulum - surgery

Dysphagia is a common symptom and can be caused by anterior pharyngeal (pseudodiverticulum after laryngectomy) and posterior pharyngeal (Zenker's) diverticula. The only treatment is surgical. The experience with an endoscopic treatment, especially with the CO(2) laser, is limited. Between 1984...