Oesophageal (traction) diverticulum
Presentation
Dysphagia in the upper oesophagus. Regurgitating old tablets and food.
Patient Data
Age: 90 years old
Gender: Female
From the case:
Oesophageal (traction) diverticulum
Fluoroscopy
Barium Swallow
Outpouching of the posterior aspect of the middle third of the oesophagus fills with barium and air. Spontaneous empyting is observed.
Case Discussion
Patient was being investigated for dysphagia and reported regurgitating old tablets and food.
Barium swallow also demonstrated a large Zenker diverticulum of the upper oesophagus (images not shown).
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