Presentation
history of reflux symptoms. Failed intubation during oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pharyngeal pouch
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Outpouching from the posterior pharyngeal wall at C5-6 level, with barium pooling, suggestive of pharyngeal pouch / Zenker diverticulum.
Case Discussion
This patient presented with history of reflux disease. Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy was unsuccessful after several attempts. Referred to an upper GI study, which revealed posterior pharyngeal pouch also known as a Zenker diverticulum.
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