Oesophageal pouches and diverticula : a pictorial review
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Khan, Nausheen
Ismail, Farzanah
Van de Werke, Irma
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
Diverticula of the oesophagus are rare. They can occur at any
level, and are often defined by their anatomical location. Three
categories are recognised, namely pharyngo-oesophageal,
parabronchial and epiphrenic. Although these diverticula are
often asymptomatic, patients can develop significant problems
with dysphagia, regurgitation and aspiration. The causation of
oesophageal diverticula is controversial; however, the popular
current belief is that most occur because of oesophageal
dysmotility. This paper demonstrates the categories of
oesophageal diverticula pictorially, including the radiological
features and underlying pathology.
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Diverticula, Oesophagus
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Khan, N, Ismail, F & Van de Werke, IEA 2012, 'Oesophageal pouches and diverticula : a pictorial review', South African Journal of Surgery, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 71-75.