Zenker's Diverticulum - Closer Look at the Wall Near the Pathologic Diverticulum

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The septum between the diverticula and the upper sphincter Endoscopic view of the common wall between the cervical esophagus and the diverticula. The endoscopic treatment of symptomatic pharyngoesophageal diverticula involves the incision of the septum between the diverticulum and the esophageal lumen, within which the cricopharyngeal muscle is present. Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD) is an uncommon disease, which is typically treated surgically. The alternative to surgery is a diverticulotomy, performed endoscopically. The endoscopic treatment of ZD can achieve the same clinical results as surgical treatment while reducing the incidence of complications and mortality.

tags: endoscopy esophagus Zenker diverticulum

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