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

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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.