A Unusual Case of Complicated Zenker’s Diverticulum

Abstract

We report the surgical management of a case of Zenker's diverticulum in a 64 year old man, complicated by metallic nail penetration and surgical scarring due to previous surgery for cervical vertebral trauma.

Magnet-assisted endoscopic diverticulotomy for an esophageal diverticulum after anterior cervical spine surgery: First case report

“…Reports of similar cases are found in the literature and were classified by the authors as Zenkerʼs diverticulum 2 4 11 . Considering the physiopathology of Zenkerʼs diverticulum, we believe that this diverticulum cannot be classified as such.…”

“…Diverticulotomy using magnets has some advantages over conventional endoscopic diverticulotomy. It allows the performance of a complete septotomy in a simple and safe way, even for large or recidivated diverticula, after a conventional endoscopic diverticulotomy 8 11 . Regarding diverticulotomy with a stapler, the technique using magnets does not depend on cervical mobility or a large mouth opening, making the technique more feasible.…”