Difference between revisions of "Oesophageal Diverticula"

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==Typical Signalment==
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==Description==
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==Diagnosis==
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===Clinical Signs===
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usually result from food/fluid impaction in the sacculated area and can present as:
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*regurgitation
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*odynophagia
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*retching
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*sepsis if the diverticulum becomes perforated
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===Laboratory Tests===
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===Diagnostic Imaging===
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==Treatment==
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==Prognosis==
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==References==

Revision as of 09:09, 10 August 2009



Typical Signalment

Description

Diagnosis

Clinical Signs

usually result from food/fluid impaction in the sacculated area and can present as:

  • regurgitation
  • odynophagia
  • retching
  • sepsis if the diverticulum becomes perforated

Laboratory Tests

Diagnostic Imaging

Treatment

Prognosis

References