title: [Intramural pseudodiverticulosis of the esophagus. Clinical aspects, morphologic changes and functional disorders].
abstract: Oesophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis, a rare benign disease with as yet unexplained aetiology, was observed in 4 patients during the course of 2 years. The main symptom is dysphagia. Radiographic and endoscopically detectable diverticula or diverticular orifices are pathognomonic. A prolongation in the duration of oesophageal contractions is the main manometric finding. At autopsy, a reduction in the number of oesophageal intramural ganglion cells was seen in one case. A prolonged pressure-effect on the oesophageal wall could be the cause of the wall pouches.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009197:Myenteric Plexus / Q000166:cytology; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Die intramurale Pseudodivertikulose des Osophagus. Klinik, morphologische Veränderungen und Funktionsstörungen.