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Zenker s diverticulum

One of the commonest problems encountered in this area is a Zenker s diverticulum (posterior pharyngeal pouch) usually found in the middle aged and elderly group. It is sometimes full of retained debris. Unfortunately the opening of the diverticulum is wide and tightly compresses the normal oesophageal inlet. This combined with its posterior position explains why the tip of the endoscope is more likely to enter the diverticulum. As the diverticulum is only lined by mucus membrane it is easily perforated, and... [Pg.33]

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