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Esophageal diverticula represent a challenging problem for the practicing gastrointestinal surgeon. They can be found in the proximal, mid, and distal esophagus. Their treatment has evolved radically over the past 20 years. Zenker’s diverticulum remains the most common in patients from the western hemisphere, followed by epiphrenic diverticulum. The treatment of each now centers upon not only treating well-formed diverticula, but the underlying cause as well. A brief outline of the underlying pathophysiology and indications for the treatment of Zenker’s, mid-esophageal, and epiphrenic diverticulum is provided. This is followed by a description of operative considerations and techniques. Operative techniques are focused upon the application of laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques as they are currently applied. A review of potential complications as well as subsequent management of morbidity is also included. Finally, a carefully selected list of contemporary readings is provided at the conclusion of the manuscript.
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Jacobsen, G.R., Talamini, M.A. (2012). 15. Laparoscopic or Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Diverticula. In: Nguyen, N., Scott-Conner, C. (eds) The SAGES Manual. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2347-8_15
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