Zenker's Diverticulum - 75 Years-Old Male

Rate:
N/A
Loading player ... The player requires Flash Player plugin
added:
13 years ago
views:
4192
specialty:
Gastroenterology

Case description

This 75 year-old male presented with of increasing dysphagia with nocturnal regurgitation of partially digested food material. Zenker diverticulum is rare, occurs in elderly populations, and results in a classic presentation of symptoms. The condition has severe complications, including aspiration and pneumonia, and is managed by surgical repair. or with endoscopic management.

tags: endoscopy esophagus Zenker diverticulum dysphagia

This user also sharing

Recommended

show more