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ESOPHAGEAL DIVERTICULUM Flashcards

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What is Esophageal Diverticulum

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Pouch that protrudes out of a weak portion of the Esophageal wall

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Classifications

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1) TRUE/ CONGENITAL
2) FALSE/ ACQUIRED

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Types of false esophageal diverticulum

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ZENKER’S DIVERTICULUM
MIDTHORACIC DIVERTTICULA
EPIPHRENIC DIVERTICULA

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Symptoms of esophageal diverticulum

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Bad breath (halitosis)
Voice changes
Retro sternal pain
Cough
Respiratory infection

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Diagnosis of Esophageal Diverticulum

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Barium Swallow
Endoscopy

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