Zenker's Diverticulostomy and Cricopharyngeal Myotomy: The Endoscopic Approach

James I. Cohen, MD, Brett Sheppard, MD; Peter E. Anderson, MD; Clifford W. Deveney, MD; Mark K. Wax, MD

Product Details
Product ID: ACS-2134
Year Produced: 2000
Length: 8 min.


Newer instrumentation for transoral exposure of the upper aerodigestive tract and endoscopic stapling has revolutionized the management of Zenker's diverticulum so that it can now be accomplished in most instances endoscopically. This videotape reviews the physiologic basis for this approach, patient selection and, in a step-by-step manner, the technique involved.