Esophageal diverticula are congenital or acquired outpouchings of the esophageal wall that remain in communication with the lumen [1]. They may occur anywhere along the esophagus, but are classically categorized as pharyngoesophageal, midesophageal, or epiphrenic diverticula. In children, acquired diverticula have also been reported after retained foreign body (button batteries and others) [2], foregut duplication cyst excision, repair of esophageal atresia, and iatrogenic injury related to orogastric or nasogastric tube placement. Pediatric esophageal diverticula remain rare, and most of the literature consists of isolated case reports rather than larger series.[3][4][5][6][7][8].
Content in this topic is referenced in SCORE Esophageal Stenosis, Webs, Diverticuli
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