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Zenker Diverticulum

Known as: Pharyngeal Diverticula, Diverticula, Pharyngoesophageal Pulsion, Zenkers Diverticulum 
A diverticulum of the posterior pharyngeal wall opening, which is located just posterior the cricoid cartilage, between the inferior pharyngeal… 
National Institutes of Health

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2012
2012
Laser versus stapler: Outcomes in endoscopic repair of Zenker diverticulum
To analyze a single surgeon's experience with endoscopic CO2 laser and stapler repair of Zenker diverticulum (ZD) by comparing… 
Review
1999
Review
1999
Comparison of the endoscopic stapling technique with more established procedures for pharyngeal pouches: results and patient satisfaction survey
Abstract Pharyngeal pouch surgery by the external approach has been shown to be effective but has a relatively high complication… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Duodenal diverticulum at endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, analysis of 123 patients.
BACKGROUND/AIMS The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency, clinical characteristics, findings and possible varieties… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Biomechanical analysis of the pharyngeal swallow in postsurgical patients with anterior tongue and floor of mouth resection and distal flap reconstruction.
The purpose of this study was to examine changes in the biomechanics of pharyngeal swallow after surgery in eight patients (six… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Epiphrenic diverticula: fact and fable.
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Laparoscopic pyelocaliceal diverticula ablation.
Pyelocaliceal diverticula are cystic urine collections within the renal parenchyma communicating with the collecting system. They… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
The treatment of pharyngoesophageal diverticulum: the simple and complex.
Over 900 patients have been treated at the Mayo Clinic for Zenker's diverticulum since 1944 using a one-stage transcervical… 
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Treatment of Caustic Injuries of the Esophagus: A Ten Year Experience
The methods of managing 32 patients sustaining caustic injuries to the esophagus are assessed. Treatment of these patients must… 
Highly Cited
1970
Highly Cited
1970
Ultrastructural and cytologic studies of the sporozoites of four Eimeria species.
SYNOPSIS. Studies were made with the light microscope of live sporozoites of E. ninakohlyakimovae and E. ellipsoidalis as well as… 
Highly Cited
1960
Highly Cited
1960
Ureteral diverticula: etiologic considerations.
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