Management of Esophageal Diverticula (On-Demand)

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Video Summary

The video content is a presentation on the diagnosing and management of esophageal diverticula, particularly focusing on Zenker's diverticulum. The speaker, Dr. Ryan Law, provides an overview of the different types of esophageal diverticula and their symptoms. He discusses the common signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer, how to diagnose and detect the diverticula, and the various imaging and lab studies used to reach a definitive conclusion. Dr. Law also explores the surgical and endoscopic techniques used for treatment, including diverticulotomy and myotomy approaches. He explains the differences between rigid and flexible endoscopic approaches and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each. The video concludes with a discussion on other types of diverticula, such as Killian-Jameson, mid-esophageal, and epiphrenic diverticula. Dr. Law provides insights into the management and treatment considerations for each type. The presentation is part of a webinar hosted by ASGE, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and is available for viewing on their platform, GI Leap.

Keywords

Esophageal diverticula

Zenker's diverticulum

Symptoms of esophageal diverticula

Esophageal cancer

Diagnosis of esophageal diverticula

Imaging studies for esophageal diverticula

Lab studies for esophageal diverticula

Surgical techniques for esophageal diverticula

Endoscopic techniques for esophageal diverticula

Types of esophageal diverticula