Massive bleeding in a Zenker's diverticulum.

Abstract

Massive bleeding from a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum is a rarely reported condition, with only two reported cases in the literature. This report describes a patient who had massive bleeding due to ulceration in the base of a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum, presumed to have been caused by chronic aspirin ingestion. The diagnosis was made on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and surgical treatment (cricopharyngeal myotomy and diverticulectomy) was curative.

• Authors: W G Hendren, T Anderson, J I Miller
• Journal: Southern medical journal (South Med J) Vol. 83 Issue 3 Pg. 362 (Mar 1990) ISSN: 0038-4348 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2107580 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Diverticulum (pathology, surgery)
• Diverticulum, Esophageal (pathology, surgery)
• Female
• Hemorrhage (pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Pharyngeal Diseases (pathology, surgery)
• Ulcer (pathology, surgery)