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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
A '''Zenker's Diverticulum''', sometimes referred to as a '''pharyngeal pouch''', is a herniation of esophageal mucosa through the posterior pharyngeal wall between the thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus muscles. | |||
=== History === | === History === | ||
The Zenker's diverticulum is named after Friedrich Albert von Zenker (1825–1898), a German pathologist who served as the dean of the medical faculty and prorector at the University of Erlangen.<ref>Haubrich, W. S. (2004). Von Zenker of Zenker’s diverticulum1. ''Gastroenterology'', 126(5), 1269.</ref> | |||
== Pathophysiology == | == Pathophysiology == | ||
Revision as of 15:01, 23 December 2023
Overview
A Zenker's Diverticulum, sometimes referred to as a pharyngeal pouch, is a herniation of esophageal mucosa through the posterior pharyngeal wall between the thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus muscles.
History
The Zenker's diverticulum is named after Friedrich Albert von Zenker (1825–1898), a German pathologist who served as the dean of the medical faculty and prorector at the University of Erlangen.[1]
Pathophysiology
Relevant Anatomy
Disease Etiology
Genetics
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Histology
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Diagnosis
Patient History
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Physical Examination
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Laboratory Tests
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Imaging
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Differential Diagnosis
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Management
Medical Management
There is no medical management that will significantly impact the development or worsening of a Zenker's diverticulum. Medical management would be limited to the treatment of sequelae of the diverticulum, such as aspiration pneumonia.
Surgical Management
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Outcomes
Complications
The main complication associated with a Zenker's Diverticulum is aspiration secondary to reflux of contents of the diverticulum. Patients will also often complain of halitosis.
Prognosis
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References
- ↑ Haubrich, W. S. (2004). Von Zenker of Zenker’s diverticulum1. Gastroenterology, 126(5), 1269.