Zenker's diverticulum: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 19:56, 13 December 2016
Background
- An out-pouching of the pharyngeal mucosa and submucosa through the cricopharyngeus muscle
- Classified as false diverticulum in that it does not contain all layers of the intestinal wall, but only the mucosa and submucosa
Clinical Features
- Dysphagia
- Globus sensation
- Regurgitation of undigested food
- Halitosis