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Endoscopic KTP-532 laser assisted diverticulotomy for Zenker's diverticulum

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Zenker's diverticulum, though counnon in western countries is uncommon in India. This diverticuham is an extension of umcosa through Killian's dehiscence. Various surgical methods have been described for the treatment of this condition including the use of lasers but none in Indian Journals. In this paper we describe a case of Zenker's diverticulum where diverticulotomy using KTP532 laser was successfully performed. Its advantages over other techniques are mentioned.

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  1. Department of ENT, Kasturba Medical College, 576 104, Manipal, India

    P. Hazarika (Prof & Head), S. Pillai (Associate Professoi), R. Balakrishnan (Associate Professor), Rohit Singh (Resident) & M. Hazarika (Medical Student Posted in ENT)

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Hazarika, P., Pillai, S., Balakrishnan, R. et al. Endoscopic KTP-532 laser assisted diverticulotomy for Zenker's diverticulum. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 57, 71–74 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02907638

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