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Zenker Diverticulum

 Syn. Zenkers diverticulum , Pharyngeal pouch , Zenker Diverticula

Signs & Symptoms

 Pulmonary aspiration
Ref: Uptodate [ Zenker's diverticulum] Harrison [ 2211]
Dysphagia
Ref: Harrison [ 2211]
Emesis of undigested food
Note: due to Retention of food and saliva in diverticula
Ref: Harrison [ 255]
Foul breath
Note: due to Retained food and saliva
Ref: Uptodate [ Zenker's diverticulum] Harrison [ 2211]

Physical Examination

 Appearance of a mass in the neck
Ref: Uptodate [ Zenker's diverticulum]
Regurgitation of food into the mouth
Ref: Uptodate [ Zenker's diverticulum]

Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

 Pharyngeal pouch that lies behind oesophagus
Ref: Armstrong [ 153]

Complication

 Ulceration
Note: due to retained medication
Ref: Uptodate [ Zenker's diverticulum]
Bleeding
Note: due to Retained medication in diverticula
Ref: Uptodate [ Zenker's diverticulum]
Obstruct the esophagus
Ref: Uptodate [ Zenker's diverticulum]

Risk Factors

 Age between 50 and 70
Ref: Uptodate [ Zenker's diverticulum]
Male
Ref: Uptodate [ Zenker's diverticulum]

Cause

Other