{"id":"7ed75232-6a89-43ad-8e7a-1cc94af890ae","slug":"c5-palsy-following-esophageal-diverticulum-resection","title":"C5 palsy following esophageal diverticulum resection","authors":["Brandon Michael Wilkinson","Hanish Polavarapu","Brendan Bernard Maloney","Dan Draytsel","Ali Hazama"],"abstract":"Background: C5 palsy (C5P) is a recognized potential postoperative complication of cervical spine surgery but has rarely been reported following an open esophageal diverticulectomy. Methods: A 61-year-old underwent an open esophageal diverticulectomy for symptomatic Zencker’s diverticulum. Results: Postoperatively, she presented with right upper extremity weakness and sensory deficits consistent with a C5P that was later confirmed by electromyography. Conclusion: The potential for C5P after esophageal diverticulectomy for symptomatic Zencker’s diverticulum is rare. Postoperative recognition and appropriate management are critical to recovery.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/7ed75232-6a89-43ad-8e7a-1cc94af890ae/featured/hero-1781559550922.png","publishDate":"2024-05-10T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_264_2024","categories":["Spine","Technical Note"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/7ed75232-6a89-43ad-8e7a-1cc94af890ae/pdf"}