Table 1 - Types of pharyngeal and esophageal diverticula
From the following article
Pharyngeal and esophageal diverticula, rings, and webs
Julia J. Liu and Peter J. Kahrilas
GI Motility online (2006)
doi:10.1038/gimo41
| Diverticula | Location | Associated conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Zenker's diverticula | Proximal to the cricopharyngeus at the level of C5-C6 | Reduced upper esophageal sphincter compliance |
| Midthoracic | Mid-esophagus, near tracheal bifurcation | Mediastinal inflammation: fungal infections, tuberculosis Motility disorders: achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm |
| Epiphrenic | Distal 10 cm of the esophagus | Motility disorders: achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm Esophageal obstruction |
| Diffuse intramural diverticulosis | Segmental or diffuse involvement of the body of esophagus | Chronic inflammation, stasis, or distal obstruction |
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