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(Chest. 1960;37:257-261.)
© 1960 American College of Chest Physicians

Surgical Treatment of Pulsion Diverticula of the Hypopharynx: One-Stage Resection in 478 Cases

O. THERON CLAGETT M.D., F.C.C.P.1 and W. SPENCER PAYNE M.D.2

1 Section of Surgery.
2 Fellow in Surgery, Mayo Foundation.

It is apparent from this experience that pulsion diverticula of the hypopharynx occur somewhat commonly. Whenever dysphagia occurs it should be investigated promptly. Diagnosis of diverticula of the hypopharynx can be readily established by appropriate roentgenologic investigation. Surgical excision of diverticula of the hypopharynx can be performed as a one-stage operation with few complications and gratifying results.






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