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Combination of surgical and endoscopic approach for Zenker's diverticulum

Department of Thoracic Surgery Haut-Lévêque Hospital, and Université Victor Segalen of Bordeaux II, Bordeaux University Hospital, avenue de Magellan, 33604 Pessac, France

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E-mail address: jacques.jougon{at}chu-bordeaux.fr (J. Jougon).

A simple technique to improve external surgical treatment of Zenker's diverticulum is presented. A rigid esophageal endoscopy is performed just before the operation. The diverticulum is explored and washed. A single lumen tracheal tube is inserted into the esophageal lumen to serve as a stent. The technique is safe and easy and improves the bacterial control of the operation field.

Key Words: Zenker's diverticulum; Surgery; Esophageal diverticula; Dysphagia