ESOPHAGEAL DIVERTICULUM

Question 1

is an out-pouching of mucosa and submucosa that protrudes through a weak portion of the musculature of the esophagus.

Answer 1

Esophageal Diverticulum

Question 2

Diverticular may occur in one of the three areas of the esophagus. What are these?

Answer 2

*Pharyngoesophageal
*Midesophageal
*Epiphrenic

Question 3

What is the most common type of diverticulum?

Answer 3

Zenker Diverticulum (ZD)

Question 4

what area is Zenker Diverticulum located?

Answer 4

Pharyngoesophageal Area

Question 5

What age is Zenker Diverticulum usually seen?

Answer 5

People older than 60 years of age

Question 6

is the occurrence of numerous small diverticula associated with a stricture in the upper esophagus.

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Intramural Diverticulosis

Question 7

may determine the exact nature and location of a diverticulum.

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Barium Swallow

Question 8

To rule out a motor disorder for patients with epiphrenic diverticula

Answer 8

Manometric studies may be performed.

Question 9

This involves removing the diverticulum surgically, usually through an incision of the neck.

Answer 9

Diverticulectomy

Question 10

Zenker Diverticulum can be treated by

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Endoscopy (rigid or flexible) or open surgery.

Question 11

This is a minimally invasive procedure that divides the tissue between the diverticulum and esophagus, allowing food to drain from the diverticulum.

Answer 11

Endoscopic Septotomy

Question 12

This involves repositioning the diverticulum by suspending and stitching it to the esophageal wall to prevent food and liquid from acumulating.

Answer 12

Diverticulopexy

Question 13

is often performed to relieve spasticity of the cricopharyngeal muscle

Answer 13

Cricopharyngeal Myotomy

Question 14

After surgery, the diet begins with

Answer 14

liquid and is progressed as tolerated.