Zenker Flashcards

1
Q

Traction vs pulsion

A

Pulsion

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2
Q

True vs false

A

False, only mucosa protrudes through muscle layers

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3
Q

Ethiology

A

Impaired relaxation of uer esophageal sphincter.

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4
Q

Boyce’s Sign

A

Cervical borborygmus
Palpable neck mass
Emaciation

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5
Q

Complication of Zenker

A

Chronic cough
Chronic aspiration
Bleeding
Malignancy

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6
Q

Dx

A

Video Fluoroscopy

Esophageal pouch with contrast

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7
Q

TTT

A

Endoscopic vs open
Endoscopic has less complications.
+ Cricopharyngeale Myotomie

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8
Q

Kilian Triangle

A

Between
Thyreo-pharyngian
Crico-pharyngian (myotomisé)

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9
Q

Endoscopy

A

Not routinely

Only in presence of malignancy

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10
Q

Manometry

A

Only if esophageal dismotility is suspected

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