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Comparison of the endoscopic stapling technique with more established procedures for pharyngeal pouches: results and patient satisfaction survey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Van Eeden ,
R. V. Lloyd  and
R. M. Tranter
S. Van Eeden
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK.
R. V. Lloyd
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK.
R. M. Tranter*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr R. M. Tranter, F.R.C.S., Department of ENT, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton.
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Abstract

Pharyngeal pouch surgery by the external approach has been shown to be effective but has a relatively high complication rate. We compared the outcome of 17 patients who had cricopharyngeal myotomy alone or combined with excision/inversion/suspension, simple pouch excision and Dohlman's procedure with 17 patients who had the relatively new Endo GIA-30 endoscopic stapling technique. Results were obtained retrospectively by postal questionnaire and medical records. We conclude that endoscopic stapling shortens the return to normal diet and in-patient stay. These patients also experience better swallowing and are generally more satisfied with the procedure. We have accepted endoscopic stapling as the method of choice for the treatment of pharyngeal pouches.

Keywords

PharynxDiverticulumSurgeryendoscopicTreatment outcome
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Issue 3 , March 1999 , pp. 237 - 240
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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