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Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most frequent surgical emergencies in Western countries with an estimated lifetime risk of 9% for men and 7% for women and with a recent rising in industrialized countries in our century.

Zenker's diverticulum from pathophysiology to novel therapeutic approaches

Zenker's diverticulum is an outpouching of mucosa and submucosa through the Killian triangle that is believed to be caused by dysfunction of the cricopharyngeal muscle. It is a relatively uncommon disorder occurring in the elderly. The predominant symptom is dysphagia but serious complications as chronic aspiration and recurrent pneumonia can occur. Videofluoroscopy confirms the diagnosis. An interventional therapy approach is necessary only in symptomatic diverticula and has evolved from an ...

Management of Zenker’s Diverticulum

Zenker’s diverticulum is a rare pulsion pseudodiverticulum that occurs in the pharyngoesophageal area. A large proportion of patients with esophageal diverticula are asymptomatic. Dysphagia is the most common symptom, but regurgitation, weight loss, chest pain, halitosis, and aspiration are also common complaints. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated in up to 95% of patients. The incidence of cancer in a diverticulum is almost negligible. Treatment may range from observation t...

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