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Novel endoscopic treatment of pharyngocele: Endoscopic suture pharyngoplasty
Author(s) -
Yılmaz Taner,
Cabbarzade Cavid,
Süslü Nilda,
Bajin Münir Demir,
Günaydın Rıza Önder,
Özer Serdar,
Atay Gamze
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.23531
Subject(s) - pharynx , medicine , surgery , fibrous joint
Background Pharyngocele or a lateral pharyngeal diverticulum (LPD) are rare lesions, which are bulgings of the pharyngeal mucosal surface through one of the weak areas of the pharynx. Methods The external approach has been the primary surgical treatment of pharyngoceles. The purpose of this article was for us to report an endoscopic successful treatment of pharyngocele by suture pharyngoplasty. Results Endoscopic suture pharyngoplasty does not require an external incision and hospitalization. After 3 months of abstinence from trumpet playing, the patient is back to his musical career. Conclusion Because of the minimally invasive procedure, endoscopic suture pharyngoplasty can be performed in case of symptomatic pharyngoceles with a good result. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 36: E78–E80, 2014