zenker's diverticulum
zenker's diverticulum It is also known as PHARYNGEAL POUCH Most common type esophageal diverticulum false diverticulum (only mucosa + submucosa) CLINICAL FEATURE: Halitosis Regurgitation Aspiration - most common complication in LUNG ABSCESS IOC - Barium swallow TREATMENT: TOC: Cricopharyngeal myotomy + diverticulopexy Alternative treatment - Diverticulectomy Dohlman's procedure (Diverticulo esophagostomy)