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W G Hendren1, T Anderson, J I Miller

  • 1Joseph B. Whitehead Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga.

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|March 1, 1990
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Massive bleeding from a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum is rare. This case report details a patient whose bleeding was successfully treated with surgery after diagnosis via endoscopy.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Endoscopy

Background:

  • Pharyngoesophageal diverticula, though rare, can present with significant complications.
  • Massive bleeding from these diverticula is exceptionally uncommon, with limited prior case reports.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with massive gastrointestinal bleeding attributed to an ulcerated pharyngoesophageal diverticulum.
  • Chronic aspirin use was suspected as a contributing factor to the diverticular ulceration.

Findings:

  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy confirmed the diagnosis of an ulcerated pharyngoesophageal diverticulum as the source of bleeding.
  • Surgical intervention, including cricopharyngeal myotomy and diverticulectomy, provided a complete resolution of symptoms.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering pharyngoesophageal diverticula in the differential diagnosis of upper GI bleeding.
  • Effective surgical management can be curative for this rare but severe condition.