Presentation
Chronic dysphagia for solid foods
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Zenker diverticulum
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The barium swallow shows a posterior pharyngeal pouch arising from the midline of the posterior wall of the distal pharynx at C6 level in keeping with a Zenker diverticulum.
The gastro-oesophagal junction was evaluated (not shown) with no hiatal hernia or gastro-esophageal reflux seen.
Case Discussion
A case of a Zenker diverticulum which is a non-transient type of pharyngeal pouch.
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