1.
AORN J
; 73(5): 904-13; quiz 915-7, 919-20, 2001 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11378947
ABSTRACT
There are a variety of surgical approaches to treat the symptomatic patient with a Zenker's diverticulum. Approaches to treat Zenker's diverticula include external excision (i.e., diverticulectomy) with or without myotomy; diverticulopexy, an endoscopic approach; or cricopharyngeal myotomy alone. This article discusses esophageal diverticula, treatment modalities, and the perioperative care of patients with Zenker's diverticula.
Subject(s)
Perioperative Nursing/methods , Zenker Diverticulum/nursing , Zenker Diverticulum/surgery , Adult , Aged , Esophagus/anatomy & histology , Esophagus/physiology , Esophagus/surgery , Female , Humans , Patient Care Planning , Zenker Diverticulum/diagnosis
2.
Prof Nurse
; 13(6): 378-81, 1998 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9534560
ABSTRACT
A pharyngeal pouch usually occurs in people over 70. This Update examines symptoms, management, surgical treatment and the postoperative care of patients, focusing on nutrition, care of the nasogastric tube and mouth care.
Subject(s)
Pharyngeal Diseases/surgery , Postoperative Care/methods , Zenker Diverticulum/surgery , Aged , Humans , Male , Pharyngeal Diseases/nursing , Zenker Diverticulum/nursing
3.
AORN J
; 57(1): 234-46, 1993 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8418749
