26 Feb 2025Case Report
Laparoscopic Treatment of a Huge Epiphrenic Esophageal Diverticulum: A Case Report and Literature Review
Agostino Fernicola 1Giuseppe Palomba 1Marianna Capuano 1Giovanni Palma 1Giovanni Aprea 1
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1 Division of Endoscopic Surgery, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy
Published: 26 Feb 2025
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Abstract
AIM: Epiphrenic diverticulum (ED) is a rare benign esophageal disorder commonly associated with esophageal motility conditions, such as achalasia. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGDS), barium esophagography, and esophageal high-resolution manometry (HRM) are essential for accurate diagnosis. Surgical intervention is the standard treatment for symptomatic patients. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 61-year-old man with a large epiphrenic diverticulum presenting with dysphagia and chest pain. Medical therapy was ineffective; therefore, the patient underwent laparoscopic diverticulectomy, hiatoplasty, Heller myotomy, and Dor fundoplication. RESULTS: Complete resolution of symptoms was achieved, significantly improving the patient's quality of life, with no perioperative complications. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnosis and management of epiphrenic diverticula require a multidisciplinary approach. Abdominal laparoscopic surgery is a safe and effective option, with a low risk of complications and good symptom resolution.
Keywords
- epiphrenic diverticulum
- esophageal diverticula
- Dor fundoplication
- Heller's myotomy
- case report