Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Resection of an Epiphrenic Diverticulum with Esophagomyotomy and Partial Fundoplication

Overview

Journal Surg Laparosc Endosc

Specialty Gastroenterology

Date 1998 May 5

PMID 9566571

Citations 6

Authors

E C Saw

T P McDONALD

N T Kam

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Abstract

Videothoracoscopic stapled diverticulectomy with distal esophageal myotomy and partial fundoplasty was successfully done for a 65-year-old woman who had a large, symptomatic epiphrenic diverticulum associated with achalasia. This minimally invasive approach resulted in good symptomatic relief of dysphagia, minimal postoperative pain, a 1-day hospital stay, and early return to normal activity.

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