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Pharyngeal pseudodiverticulum in an adult
JAMA
|November 17, 1975
Summary
Posterior cervical esophageal perforation can mimic other conditions in neonates and adults. Prompt, aggressive surgical intervention is the recommended treatment, regardless of the deceptive presentation.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Posterior cervical esophageal perforations present diagnostic challenges.
- Clinical presentations can be misleading, mimicking other conditions like esophageal atresia in neonates and Zenker diverticulum in adults.