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ZENKER'S DIVERTICULUM: a diverticulum of the mucosa of the pharynx, just above the cricopharyngeal muscle

Comment: Find an excellent video demonstrating Zenker's Diverticulum at the link here. Small diverticulums sometimes don't need any treatment, otherwise treatment is surgical. A barium swallow is used for diagnosis.



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