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Endoscopy 1985; 17(6): 205-206
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018503
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Endoscopic Treatment of the Hypopharyngeal Diverticulum with the CO2 Laser

P.P. Knegt, P.C. de Jong, E.J. van der Schans
  • Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Academisch Ziekenhuis, Rotterdam, NL
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Diathermic coagulation and cutting in the endoscopic treatment of hypopharyngeal diverticula was replaced by CO2 laser evaporisation. Endoscopic laser surgery was performed in 37 patients, with complete or almost complete relief in all cases. The rate of complications is low.

Key words:

Hypopharyngeal diverticulum - Diathermic coagulation - Endoscopic laser surgery