The use of a stapling instrument in the surgery of hypopharyngeal diverticula.

There have been no early complications following the use of a stapling instrument in the surgery of hypopharyngeal diverticula, and, in addition, the technique is very simple. It is too early to know what the recurrence rate might be but it is the author's intention to persevere with this technique since it promises to represent a considerable advance on the traditional operation. It is hoped to report more extensive results at a future date.