Sunday, November 7, 2010

Zenker's Diverticulum

An outpouching or hernia of the esophageal wall which can cause difficulty swallowing with regurgitation of food; can be treated endoscopically by stapling or by removing through an incision in the neck.

Zenker's Diverticulum Before Endoscopic Stapling

Zenker's Diverticulum After Endoscopic Stapling

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