title: Zenker's diverticulum.
abstract: Dysphagia is a fairly common medical complaint. Zenker's diverticulum, although uncommon, is an easily diagnosed and treated cause of dysphagia. The clinical presentation, evaluation, pathophysiology, and therapeutic options will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Tulane Medical Center, Dept of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, New Orleans.
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Cote
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Amedee
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016672:Zenker Diverticulum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery