Hypopharyngeal Diverticulum: Toward a Unified Understanding of Its Etiopathogenesis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00455-019-10030-z
Abstract: The etiopathogenesis of Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD) remains uncertain. Increased hypopharyngeal pressure due to a hypertonic upper esophageal sphincter results in herniation proximal to the sphincter producing a pulsion diverticulum. Gastroesophageal reflux, which is known to… read more here.
Keywords: unified understanding; diverticulum; etiopathogenesis; hypopharyngeal diverticulum ... See more keywords