Dohlmans procedure is used for –
Correct Answer: Zenkers diverticulum
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Zenkers diverticulum Treatment of zenker's diverticulum* Treatment is excision of pouch and cricopharyngealmyotomy. This is done through cervical approach.* Dohlman'sprocedure: - The partition wall bewteen the oesophagus and the pouch is divided by diathermy through an endoscope. This is done in poor risk debilitated patients.* Endoscopic laser treatmentIt is similar to Dohlman's procedure. Partition between the pouch and oesophagus is divided by CO2 laser using operating microscope.
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