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Two simultaneously occurring hypopharyngo-oesophageal diverticula

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Morten Boysen ,
Steinar Aasen ,
Torbjørn Løtveit  and
Arne Bakka
Morten Boysen*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, National Hospital, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Steinar Aasen
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, National Hospital, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Torbjørn Løtveit
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, National Hospital, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Arne Bakka
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, National Hospital, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
*
M. Boysen, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, National Hospital, 0027 Oslo 1, Norway.
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Abstract

We report a case of two simultaneously occurring hypopharyngeal-oesophageal diverticula. one apparent originating above. the other below the cricopharvngeal muscle. The radiological and clinical findings of tis rare condition are condition are presnted.

Keywords

HypopharynxOesophagusDiverticulumRadiologySurgery
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 1 , January 1993 , pp. 49 - 50
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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