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Unintentional Weight Loss Not a Predictor of Poor Outcomes in Zenker Diverticulum
By MedXY|Jul 27, 2026
A multicenter study finds that unintentional weight loss is common in Zenker diverticulum but does not predict worse surgical outcomes. Surgery appears safe and beneficial even in patients with weight loss.