Ch 347: Diseases of the Esophagus

Question 1

Epiphrenic and Zenker’s diverticula are false diverticula involving __________ of the mucosa and submucosa through the muscular layer of the esophagus.

Small Zenker’s diverticula are usually asymptomatic, but when they enlarge sufficiently to retain food and saliva they can be associated with dysphagia, halitosis, and __________.

Answer 1

herniation

aspiration