| Literature DB >> 22880178 |
Dong Chan Kim1, Jae Joon Hwang, Woo Surng Lee, Song Am Lee, Yo Han Kim, Hyun Keun Chee.
Abstract
Killian-Jamieson diverticulum is a rare diverticular disease. This disease differs from Zenker's diverticulum in its location and mechanism. Various treatment modality have been attempted, but traditional surgical treatment has been recommended for a symptomatic Killian-Jamieson diverticulum due to the concern of possible nerve injury. We performed surgical treatment by cervical incision. We report here on a case of Killian-Jamieson diverticulum and we briefly review the relevant literature.Entities:
Keywords: Esophageal disease; Killian-Jamieson diverticulum; Surgery, esophagus
Year: 2012 PMID: 22880178 PMCID: PMC3413838 DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.2012.45.4.272
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg ISSN: 2233-601X