title: Oesophageal pouches and diverticula: a pictorial review.
abstract: Diverticula of the oesophagus are rare. They can occur at any level, and are often defined by their anatomical location. Three categories are recognised, namely pharyngo-oesophageal, parabronchial and epiphrenic. Although these diverticula are often asymptomatic, patients can develop significant problems with dysphagia, regurgitation and aspiration. The causation of oesophageal diverticula is controversial; however, the popular current belief is that most occur because of oesophageal dysmotility. This paper demonstrates the categories of oesophageal diverticula pictorially, including the radiological features and underlying pathology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa. nausheenkhan5@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Nausheen
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Farzanah
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ismail
authors.forename: I E A
authors.initials: IE
authors.lastname: Van de Werke
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate