In Zenker’s diverticulum, a pouch or “diverticulum” develops in the upper part of the esophagus, between the mouth and stomach. Food can become stuck in this pouch. This can lead to difficulty ...

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Dear Doctor: I have a Zenker's diverticulum that, after 10 years, seems to be very large, judging by the volume it holds. At virtually every meal, I choke on food clogged in my esophagus, then I ...

This disorder (Figure 8) results in a pouch that protrudes from the upper gastrointestinal tract at the junction of the pharynx and the esophagus. The pouch can fill with food while eating, leading to ...

Submucosal tunneling endoscopic septum division (STESD), a minimally invasive treatment, is safe and effective for esophageal diverticulum, producing significant symptom relief with minimal ...