Zenker Flashcards
1
Q
Traction vs pulsion
A
Pulsion
2
Q
True vs false
A
False, only mucosa protrudes through muscle layers
3
Q
Ethiology
A
Impaired relaxation of uer esophageal sphincter.
4
Q
Boyce’s Sign
A
Cervical borborygmus
Palpable neck mass
Emaciation
5
Q
Complication of Zenker
A
Chronic cough
Chronic aspiration
Bleeding
Malignancy
6
Q
Dx
A
Video Fluoroscopy
Esophageal pouch with contrast
7
Q
TTT
A
Endoscopic vs open
Endoscopic has less complications.
+ Cricopharyngeale Myotomie
8
Q
Kilian Triangle
A
Between
Thyreo-pharyngian
Crico-pharyngian (myotomisé)
9
Q
Endoscopy
A
Not routinely
Only in presence of malignancy
10
Q
Manometry
A
Only if esophageal dismotility is suspected