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  • Gastroenterology
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Esophageal diverticula are uncommon, characterized by outpouchings of the esophageal wall.
  • Diverticulitis, an inflammation of these pouches, is well-documented in other organs but not previously reported in the esophagus.

Observation:

  • A 44-year-old male with a known mid-esophageal diverticulum presented with purulent discharge.
  • Imaging confirmed an 8 cm barium collection within the diverticulum.
  • The patient received intravenous piperacillin/tazobactam for suspected infection.

Findings:

  • Clinical improvement was observed after a 3-day course of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
  • The patient opted for continued medical management over surgical or endoscopic intervention.
  • This case represents the first documented instance of esophageal diverticulitis in a human.

Implications:

  • Esophageal diverticulitis can be successfully managed with antibiotics and dietary modifications.
  • Expectant management may be appropriate for esophageal diverticula after acute symptoms resolve.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenesis and optimal treatment of esophageal diverticulitis.