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Killian's dehiscence (also known as Killian's triangle, Laimer triangle, Laimer-Killian triangle, or Laimer-Haeckermann area) is a triangular area in the wall of the pharynx between the thyropharyngeal and cricopharyngeus of the inferior constrictor of the pharynx (also see Pharyngeal pouch).
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Clinical significance
It represents a potentially weak spot where a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum (Zenker's diverticulum) is more likely to occur.
Eponym
It is named after the German ENT surgeon Gustav Killian.
References
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