American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 129, Issue 4, 595-597
Copyright © 1977 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Intraluminal diverticulum of the esophagus
MH Schreiber
and
M Davis
Two patients with intraluminal esophageal diverticulum are described and illustrated. Both had chronic esophagitis. One had a distal esophageal stricture, while the other showed persistent retrograde gastroesophageal reflux following hiatal hernia repair. Possible causes are considered, based on the presumption of intermittently or chronically increased intraluminal pressure associated with an area of congenital or acquired weakness of the esophageal wall.