ASGE DDW Videos from Around the World | 2023-KILLIAN JAMIESON DIVERTICULUM A RARE PRESENTATION WITH FOOD IMPACTION

KILLIAN JAMIESON DIVERTICULUM A RARE PRESENTATION WITH FOOD IMPACTION

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Video Summary

The video transcript summarizes the case presentation of a 40-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with food impaction. An urgent EGD was performed, revealing a Kilian Jemison (KJ) diverticulum in the proximal esophagus. The diverticulum contained a large amount of food, which was removed. The underlying mucosa showed mild changes but was otherwise healthy. Fluoroscopy confirmed the diagnosis. The patient was dismissed with a referral for definitive management. KJ diverticulum is a rare cause of dysphagia and food impaction, and surgical or endoscopic intervention may be required. Protecting the recurrent laryngeal nerve during management is crucial.

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Honorable Mention

Keywords

food impaction

Kilian Jemison diverticulum

dysphagia

endoscopic intervention

recurrent laryngeal nerve