Zenker’s diverticulum: a case report and literature review

AbstractObjective:We report identical twins with Zenker's diverticulum.Methods:Case report and literature review.Conclusions:Geographical and racial variation in occurrence, and rare familial cases, suggest that inherited factors play a role in the pathogenesis of Zenker's diverticulum. The identical twins reported here provide further evidence supporting a genetic predisposition.

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Staple line reinforcement to reduce leakage in open surgery for Zenker's diverticulum? A case report and literature review

10.22541/au.161323711.15958605/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jun Arima ◽

Sang-Woong Lee ◽

Kohei Taniguchi ◽

Sadakatsu Senpuku ◽

Tetsunosuke Shimizu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Open Surgery ◽

Staple Line ◽

Leakage Rate ◽

Linear Stapler ◽

Zenker’S Diverticulum ◽

Staple Line Reinforcement ◽

Zenker's Diverticulum

A linear stapler was used to reduce the leakage rate during a Zenker’s diverticulum diverticulectomy. However, staple line reinforcement was not used, and leakage occurred. The efficacy of staple line reinforcement in the literature was unclear; however, reinforcement may be necessary for Zenker’s diverticulum cases.

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Bilateral Killian-Jamieson Diverticula: A Case Report and Literature Review

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology ◽

10.1155/2010/701071 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 173-174 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

René D Boisvert ◽

Drew CG Bethune ◽

David Acton ◽

Denis R Klassen

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Clinical Management ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Present Report ◽

Lateral Wall ◽

Cervical Esophagus ◽

Zenker’S Diverticulum ◽

Radiographic Findings ◽

Zenker's Diverticulum

A Killian-Jamieson diverticulum is an outpouching from the lateral wall of the proximal cervical esophagus. These diverticula are rare and are distinct from the more commonly known Zenker’s diverticulum. Literature regarding Killian-Jamieson diverticula and its suggested management is scarce. The present report describes a patient with symptomatic bilateral Killian-Jamieson diverticula. The patient had both diverticula excised and an esophagomyotomy performed. Following surgery, the patient’s symptoms resolved and he recovered well. A literature review and discussion of the etiology, clinical presentation and radiographic findings of Killian-Jamieson diverticulum follow, as do recommendations for clinical management.

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Simultaneously occurring Zenker's diverticulum and Killian–Jamieson diverticulum: case report and literature review

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215117001268 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 131 (8) ◽

pp. 661-666 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

K E Stewart ◽

D R K Smith ◽

S L Woolley

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Surgical Management ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Zenker’S Diverticulum ◽

Management Options ◽

Zenker's Diverticulum ◽

Cricopharyngeus Muscle ◽

Anterolateral Wall ◽

Radiological Studies

AbstractBackground:Pharyngoesophageal diverticula have many subtypes, with Zenker's diverticulum being the most common. First described in 1983, a Killian–Jamieson diverticulum is an outpouching in the anterolateral wall at the pharyngoesophageal junction. This is located inferiorly to the cricopharyngeus muscle, unlike Zenker's diverticula which occur superiorly. Killian–Jamieson diverticula are rare and are commonly misdiagnosed as Zenker's diverticula. Less than 30 reports of Killian–Jamieson diverticula have been described in the literature.Case report:A 69-year-old man presented with a 2-year symptomatic history, and was found to have simultaneous Zenker's diverticulum and Killian–Jamieson diverticulum. He was treated successfully with open surgical excision of both pouches.Conclusion:Zenker's diverticulum and Killian–Jamieson diverticulum are diagnosed using radiological studies and endoscopy. Their differentiation is important, as surgical management differs. This paper reviews the literature on Killian–Jamieson diverticula and the management options available.

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