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After you have been placed under anesthesia and intubated, an instrument called a laryngoscope is inserted in order to visualize the Zenker's Diverticulum. Click here to go back to reality.

Image taken from Dr. Chang's book chapter in Cummings Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 4th Edition, Chapter 81: Zenker's Diverticulum. Page 1888, Figure 81-12.

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When it is time for your surgery, you are transported from the pre-op holding area to OR Room 2 where the ESD procedure is performed.

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After you check-in, you are given a pre-op bed where the anesthesiologist will meet with you. Here is where you change and essentially get ready for surgery. Once you are ready, Dr. Chang will meet you here before surgery.