Endoscopy revealed no mass and a distal esophageal diverticulum with a 2- to 3-cm neck approximately 3 cm above the gastroesophageal junction. Proximal to the diverticulum, the esophagus was modestly ...

Esophageal diverticula can be categorized as (1) true diverticula that contain all the layers of the esophageal wall, (2) false diverticula that contain only the mucosa, and (3) intramural diverticula ...

Epiphrenic diverticulum of the lower third of the esophagus is a relatively rare disorder. We present the case of a large, 7.5 cm diameter esophageal epiphrenic diverticulum treated by the ...

A 77-year-old woman with achalasia was evaluated for intermittent dysphagia, regurgitation, and recurrent esophageal yeast infections over the past 11 years, as well as a 7.7-kg (17-lb) weight loss ...

Esophageal diverticulum is a fairly rare condition. Treatment is usually only needed if you have other underlying conditions or it becomes severe. Here’s what you need to know. A diverticulum is a ...

An esophageal diverticulum is a protruding pouch in the lining of the esophagus. It forms in a weak area of the esophagus. The pouch can be anywhere from 1 to 4 inches in length. There are three types ...

Esophageal diverticula are mucosal outpouchings that may occur at various levels along the oesophagus and present with dysphagia, regurgitation and risk of aspiration. They are classified anatomically ...

Treatment in these settings is directed at the underlying pathophysiology -- the functional obstruction of the distal esophagus -- and the diverticulum itself. Several therapeutic approaches are ...