Meaning Zenker diverticulum
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Zenker diverticulum


The most common type of outpouching in the esophagus, due to increased pressure causing the mucous membrane of the esophagus to herniate through a defect in the wall of esophagus. Zenker diverticuli are usually located in the posterior hypopharyngeal wall. Small Zenker diverticuli may not cause symptoms but larger ones may collect food and obstruct [..]
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Zenker diverticulum


A Diverticulum at the upper end of the Esophagus through the cricopharyngeal Muscle at the junction of the Pharynx and the Esophagus.
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Zenker diverticulum


A DIVERTICULUM at the upper end of the ESOPHAGUS through the cricopharyngeal muscle at the junction of the PHARYNX and the esophagus.
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