Esophageal diverticula.
Diverticula disease of the esophagus is associated with specific motor dysfunctions. Motility disorders at the pharyngoesophageal junction result from a restrictive pathology of the upper esophageal sphincter. Hyperdynamic motor abnormalities are seen with distal esophageal diverticula. Treatment of the motor disorder is essential in the management of these conditions.
Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
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D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans