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Case Reports
. 2017 Jul;274(7):2965-2967.
doi: 10.1007/s00405-017-4610-z. Epub 2017 May 15.

How we do it: the intra-operative identification of a pharyngocele

Clair Saxby  1 , Paula Coyle  2 , Kanchana Rajaguru  2 , George Mochloulis  2
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How we do it: the intra-operative identification of a pharyngocele

Clair Saxby et al. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Jul.

Abstract

A pharyngocele is an uncommon condition, where pharyngeal mucosa herniates through the thyrohyoid membrane. It can be difficult to locate when the patient is at rest. To locate the pharyngocele intra-operatively, a bag valve mask was used to inflate the herniated mucosa. We describe a cost-effective and simple way to locate the pharyngocele intra-operatively.

Keywords: Pharyngeal diseases; Pharynx; Surgical diagnostic technique.

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