Difference between revisions of "Oesophageal Diverticula"

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*odynophagia
 
*odynophagia
 
*retching
 
*retching
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*postprandial dyspnoea
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*anorexia
 
*sepsis if the diverticulum becomes perforated
 
*sepsis if the diverticulum becomes perforated
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*may be subclinical if small
 
===Laboratory Tests===
 
===Laboratory Tests===
  

Revision as of 09:13, 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
  • postprandial dyspnoea
  • anorexia
  • sepsis if the diverticulum becomes perforated
  • may be subclinical if small

Laboratory Tests

Diagnostic Imaging

Treatment

Prognosis

References