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ArticleGastroenterology research2015

Pharyngoesophageal Obstruction on the Killian-Laimer Triangle by Zenker's Diverticulum: Case Report and Clinical Significance.

Tulio F Leite, Carlos A A Chagas, Lucas A S Pires, Rafael Cisne, Marcio A Babinski

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Article in Gastroenterology research, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Zenker's diverticulitis: a bitter pill to swallow.Journal of surgical case reports · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Tulio F LeiteDepartment General Surgery, Santa Casa Hospital, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil; Department of Morphology, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil.
Carlos A A ChagasDepartment of Morphology, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil.
Lucas A S PiresDepartment of Morphology, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil.
Rafael CisneDepartment of Morphology, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil.
Marcio A BabinskiDepartment of Morphology, Biomedical Institute, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil.
Universidade Federal Fluminense · BRSanta Casa Hospital · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Zenker's diverticulum is a form of esophageal and pharyngeal obstruction located at the Killian-Laimer triangle. It is relatively common in elderly man (seventh or eighth decade of life), and its pathophysiology is not completely understood, albeit theories regarding dysfunction of the upper esophageal sphincter were reported. The main symptoms are dysphagia and odynophagia, but it can complicate to aspiration and perforation of the pharyngeal pouch; also, it can be asymptomatic. Diagnosis is provided through a barium esophagogram. Treatment can be performed through endoscopic surgery, diverticulopexy and myotomy of the cricopharyngeus muscle, although there is no consensus among surgeons regarding the treatment of choice. We report a case of pharyngeal obstruction due to Zenker's diverticulum which caused massive weight loss in a 76-year-old male.

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DysphagiaPharyngoesophageal diverticulaZenker’s diverticulum

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PMID27785316
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