Objective To evaluate the efficiency and safety of end-up suspension in the management of esophageal diverticulum. Methods Eleven cases of esophageal diverticulum were retrospectively analyzed. Esophageal diverticulum was unexpectedly found in 9 cases during operation on thyroid, and was confirmed preoperatively in the other two. After necessary exposure and isolation, the end of diverticulum was suspended and then sutured to the inferior phargngeal constrictor and cricothyroid muscle. Results Significant improvement of symptoms was found in 8 of the 11 cases, there was no improvement of symptoms in 3 cases. No relapse was noted during the follow-up period of 6-46 months. There was no damage to the function of the recurrent laryngeal nerve or superior laryngeal nerve. Fistula or operation associated infection was not noted. Conclusions End-up suspension is a relatively ideal approach for esophageal diverticulum.