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A Unusual Case of Complicated Zenker’s Diverticulum

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We report the surgical management of a case of Zenker's diverticulum in a 64 year old man, complicated by metallic nail penetration and surgical scarring due to previous surgery for cervical vertebral trauma

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  1. Mamata Medical College and Hospital (MMC/ MGH), Khammam, 507002, Andhra Pradesh, India

    P. R. K. Bhargav, C. H. Venkata Pavan Kumar, A. Vinaya Kumar, S. D. Bhagat, K. B. Gayathri & V. Amar

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Bhargav, P.R.K., Kumar, C.H.V.P., Kumar, A.V. et al. A Unusual Case of Complicated Zenker’s Diverticulum. Indian J Surg 75 (Suppl 1), 30–32 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-011-0312-8

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