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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum or posterior hypopharyngeal diverticulum/outpouching
Definitions
- Outpouching of mucosa through Killian triangle (area of muscular weakness between transverse fibers of cricopharyngeus and oblique fibers of lower inferior constrictor)
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
- Kröner PT et al: Will there be light at the end of this tunnel? Gastrointest Endosc. 91(1):169-71, 2020
- Yam J et al: Esophageal diverticula. StatPearls, 2020
- Yang J et al: An international study on the use of peroral endoscopic myotomy in the management of Zenker's diverticulum. Gastrointest Endosc. 91(1):163-8, 2020
- Le Mouel JP et al: Zenker's diverticulum. N Engl J Med. 377(22):e31, 2017
- Johnson CM et al: Zenker diverticulum--which surgical approach is superior? JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 142(4):401-3, 2016
- Prisman E et al: Zenker diverticulum. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 46(6):1101-11, 2013
- Fama AF et al: Harmonic scalpel in the treatment of Zenker's diverticulum. Laryngoscope. 119(7):1265-9, 2009
- Grant PD et al: Pharyngeal dysphagia: what the radiologist needs to know. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 38(1):17-32, 2009
- Hillel AT et al: Evolution of endoscopic surgical therapy for Zenker's diverticulum. Laryngoscope. 119(1):39-44, 2009
- Osammor JY: Excision of Zenker's diverticulum: a new surgical approach. Clin Otolaryngol. 34(1):85-6, 2009
- Skrobić OM et al: Current concepts in the anatomy and origin of pharyngeal diverticula. Acta Chir Iugosl. 56(1):17-24, 2009
- Syamal MN et al: Operative adaptation for endoscopic identification of Zenker's diverticulum. Laryngoscope. 119(5):861-3, 2009
- Sakai P: Endoscopic treatment of Zenker's diverticulum. Gastrointest Endosc. 65(7):1054-5, 2007
- Ibrahim IM: Zenker diverticulum. Arch Surg. 138(1):111, 2003
- Postma GN: RE: endoscopic diverticulotomy of Zenker's diverticulum: management and complications (Dysphagia 17:34-39). Dysphagia. 18(3):227; author reply 227-8, 2003
- Rubesin SE et al: Killian-Jamieson diverticula: radiographic findings in 16 patients. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(1):85-9, 2001
- Sydow BD et al: Radiographic findings and complications after surgical or endoscopic repair of Zenker's diverticulum in 16 patients. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(5):1067-71, 2001
- Frieling T et al: Upper esophageal sphincter function in patients with Zenker's diverticulum. Dysphagia. 3(2):90-2, 1988
- Bowdler DA et al: Carcinoma arising in posterior pharyngeal pulsion diverticulum (Zenker's diverticulum). Br J Surg. 74(7):561-3, 1987
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum or posterior hypopharyngeal diverticulum/outpouching
Definitions
- Outpouching of mucosa through Killian triangle (area of muscular weakness between transverse fibers of cricopharyngeus and oblique fibers of lower inferior constrictor)
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
- Kröner PT et al: Will there be light at the end of this tunnel? Gastrointest Endosc. 91(1):169-71, 2020
- Yam J et al: Esophageal diverticula. StatPearls, 2020
- Yang J et al: An international study on the use of peroral endoscopic myotomy in the management of Zenker's diverticulum. Gastrointest Endosc. 91(1):163-8, 2020
- Le Mouel JP et al: Zenker's diverticulum. N Engl J Med. 377(22):e31, 2017
- Johnson CM et al: Zenker diverticulum--which surgical approach is superior? JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 142(4):401-3, 2016
- Prisman E et al: Zenker diverticulum. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 46(6):1101-11, 2013
- Fama AF et al: Harmonic scalpel in the treatment of Zenker's diverticulum. Laryngoscope. 119(7):1265-9, 2009
- Grant PD et al: Pharyngeal dysphagia: what the radiologist needs to know. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 38(1):17-32, 2009
- Hillel AT et al: Evolution of endoscopic surgical therapy for Zenker's diverticulum. Laryngoscope. 119(1):39-44, 2009
- Osammor JY: Excision of Zenker's diverticulum: a new surgical approach. Clin Otolaryngol. 34(1):85-6, 2009
- Skrobić OM et al: Current concepts in the anatomy and origin of pharyngeal diverticula. Acta Chir Iugosl. 56(1):17-24, 2009
- Syamal MN et al: Operative adaptation for endoscopic identification of Zenker's diverticulum. Laryngoscope. 119(5):861-3, 2009
- Sakai P: Endoscopic treatment of Zenker's diverticulum. Gastrointest Endosc. 65(7):1054-5, 2007
- Ibrahim IM: Zenker diverticulum. Arch Surg. 138(1):111, 2003
- Postma GN: RE: endoscopic diverticulotomy of Zenker's diverticulum: management and complications (Dysphagia 17:34-39). Dysphagia. 18(3):227; author reply 227-8, 2003
- Rubesin SE et al: Killian-Jamieson diverticula: radiographic findings in 16 patients. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(1):85-9, 2001
- Sydow BD et al: Radiographic findings and complications after surgical or endoscopic repair of Zenker's diverticulum in 16 patients. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(5):1067-71, 2001
- Frieling T et al: Upper esophageal sphincter function in patients with Zenker's diverticulum. Dysphagia. 3(2):90-2, 1988
- Bowdler DA et al: Carcinoma arising in posterior pharyngeal pulsion diverticulum (Zenker's diverticulum). Br J Surg. 74(7):561-3, 1987
