

The pharyngeal mucosa that lies between cricopharyngeus and. \)ĬRICOPHARYNGEAL MYOTOMY: SURGICAL TECHNIQUEĬricopharyngeal myotomy may be indicated for cricopharyngeal spasm causing dysphagia or aspiration and is done in patients undergoing external resection of a pharyngeal pouch / Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD).Ĭricopharyngeal dysfunction / achalasia may be primary or secondary. Original Author (s): Max Bidewell Last updated: FebruRevisions: 5 The inferior pharyngeal constrictor is a muscle of the pharynx. The inferior constrictor is the thickest of the three constrictor muscles and is usually. Greater cornu of hyoid bone Inferior pharyngeal constrictor Cricopharyngeus Superior ophthalmic vein Posterior belly of digastric muscle Sternocleidomastoid.
