OGBN V09 Laparoscopic Resection of Epiphrenic Diverticulum and Hellers Cardiomyotomy for achalasia

Abstract Background Epiphrenic diverticula are a rare form of diverticulum located in the distal oesophagus. Symptoms varied as patients may be asymptomatic or present acutely with dysphagia and regurgitation. This video presentation is case report discussion patient requiring laparoscopic resection an epiphrenic Hellers cardiomyotomy for concurrent achalasia. Methods The 58 year old man presented, who attended emergency severe malnutrition aspiration pneumonia secondary to dysphagia. Initial investigations included upper GI endoscopy, barium swallow CT scan which demonstrated large oesophageal undiagnosed Results explores operative technique used during this order resect perform subsequent Conclusions Operative intervention was successful discharged on day 2 post-operatively no further complications. stimulates regarding management utilised diverticulae.