Dohlmans procedure is used for -
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.
Zenkers diverticulum
Carcinoma esophagus
Carcinoma larynx
Nasal carcinoma
Oesophagus