Bilobed Zenker's diverticula

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2007 Apr;116(4):278-80. doi: 10.1177/000348940711600410.

Abstract

A bilobed Zenker's diverticulum is an uncommon finding. Given the rarity of these bilobed pharyngeal pouches, their management can pose a clinical dilemma. We advocate transoral endoscopic division and stapling of the larger lobe as the management of choice for this clinical finding. We present 2 patients, each with a bilobed Zenker's diverticulum. To our knowledge, these 2 cases represent the first reported bilobed pharyngeal pouches treated successfully with division and stapling of only the larger lobe.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pharynx / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Sutures*
  • Zenker Diverticulum / diagnosis*
  • Zenker Diverticulum / surgery