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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Outpouching of all layers of esophageal wall due to perihilar pathology
- External force on esophageal wall, such as mediastinal inflammation, that adheres and pulls on esophageal wall
- Similar-appearing diverticulum may represent pulsion diverticulum (due to underlying esophageal dysmotility)
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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Natural History & Prognosis
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Khaitan PG et al: Oesophageal traction diverticulum resulting from pulmonary tuberculosis. BMJ Case Rep. 13(3), 2020
- Aiolfi A et al: Semi-prone video-assisted thoracoscopy for the treatment of large infracarinal traction diverticula. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 404(6):771-7, 2019
- Guirguis S et al: Sarcoidosis causing mid-esophageal traction diverticulum. ACG Case Rep J. 3(4):e175, 2016
- Lopez A et al: Esophagobronchial fistula caused by traction esophageal diverticulum. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 23(1):128-30, 2003
- Raziel A et al: Sarcoidosis and giant midesophageal diverticulum. Dis Esophagus. 13(4):317-9, 2000
- Schima W et al: Association of midoesophageal diverticula with oesophageal motor disorders. Videofluoroscopy and manometry. Acta Radiol. 38(1):108-14, 1997
- Savides TJ et al: Dysphagia due to mediastinal granulomas: diagnosis with endoscopic ultrasonography. Gastroenterology. 109(2):366-73, 1995
- Duda M et al: Etiopathogenesis and classification of esophageal diverticula. Int Surg. 70(4):291-5, 1985
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Outpouching of all layers of esophageal wall due to perihilar pathology
- External force on esophageal wall, such as mediastinal inflammation, that adheres and pulls on esophageal wall
- Similar-appearing diverticulum may represent pulsion diverticulum (due to underlying esophageal dysmotility)
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Khaitan PG et al: Oesophageal traction diverticulum resulting from pulmonary tuberculosis. BMJ Case Rep. 13(3), 2020
- Aiolfi A et al: Semi-prone video-assisted thoracoscopy for the treatment of large infracarinal traction diverticula. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 404(6):771-7, 2019
- Guirguis S et al: Sarcoidosis causing mid-esophageal traction diverticulum. ACG Case Rep J. 3(4):e175, 2016
- Lopez A et al: Esophagobronchial fistula caused by traction esophageal diverticulum. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 23(1):128-30, 2003
- Raziel A et al: Sarcoidosis and giant midesophageal diverticulum. Dis Esophagus. 13(4):317-9, 2000
- Schima W et al: Association of midoesophageal diverticula with oesophageal motor disorders. Videofluoroscopy and manometry. Acta Radiol. 38(1):108-14, 1997
- Savides TJ et al: Dysphagia due to mediastinal granulomas: diagnosis with endoscopic ultrasonography. Gastroenterology. 109(2):366-73, 1995
- Duda M et al: Etiopathogenesis and classification of esophageal diverticula. Int Surg. 70(4):291-5, 1985
