PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Bassem Mettias AU - Javed Uddin TI - Tips for improving access in endoscopic stapling of pharyngeal pouch AID - 10.1136/bcr-2020-235201 DP - 2020 Nov 01 TA - BMJ Case Reports PG - e235201 VI - 13 IP - 11 4099 - http://casereports.bmj.com/content/13/11/e235201.short 4100 - http://casereports.bmj.com/content/13/11/e235201.full SO - BMJ Case Reports2020 Nov 01; 13 AB - Endoscopic stapling is the preferred technique for treatment of symptomatic pharyngeal pouches. The use of stapling with a standard pharyngoscope can be successful in difficult access patients. This modification of the technique can prevent the conversion of an endoscopic approach to an open approach.