Incomplete esophageal myotomy and early recurrence of an epiphrenic diverticulum.

Journal: Diseases Of The Esophagus : Official Journal Of The International Society For Diseases Of The Esophagus
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Abstract

The established management of epiphrenic diverticula combines diverticulectomy with myotomy of the distal esophagus including the lower esophageal sphincter. We report a patient with prompt recurrence of an epiphrenic diverticulum after laparoscopic transhiatal diverticulectomy associated with esophagomyotomy and partial posterior fundoplication due to an incomplete myotomy.

Authors
M Valentini, M Pera, O Vidal, G Lacima, J Belda, A De Lacy
Relevant Conditions

Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy