Zenker’s Diverticulum: Endoscopic Staple-Assisted Diverticulotomy
Seth M. Cohen, MD, MPH1; David Straka, MD1; Blaine D. Smith, MD1; Douglas O’Connell, MSc2; C. Scott Brown, MD1
1Duke University Medical Center
2College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California
In this case, a patient with a symptomatic Zenker’s diverticulum is treated with an endoscopic staple-assisted diverticulotomy. The clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, surgical procedure, and postoperative care are highlighted.