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How we do it: Improving the success of endoscopic pharyngeal pouch stapling
Author(s) -
Jennings S.J.,
Wild D.C.,
Beasley N.,
Sharp J.F.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
clinical otolaryngology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.914
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1749-4486
pISSN - 1749-4478
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2273.2006.01250.x
Subject(s) - pharyngeal pouch , pouch , medicine , surgery
Key points • A simple technique to improve the success rate of endoscopic stapling diverticulotomy of pharyngeal pouches is described. • Equipment used is readily available. • This technique can be used in difficult cases when the pouch cannot be visualised using a Weerda diverticuloscope. • It reduces the need for conversion to an open surgical procedure with associated increased risk of complications.