Esophageal Diverticulum
An esophageal diverticulum is an outpouching of one or more layers of the esophageal wall; this includes Zenker’s diverticula and epiphrenic diverticula.
Signs and symptoms include:
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Foul breath
- The sensation of food regurgitation
Surgical Interventions:
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Endoscopic diverticulotomy and myotomy
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)
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Cricopharyngeal myotomy