This webinar will provide an overview of diagnosis and management of various diverticulum in the esophagus. Diverticula most frequently is related to a motility disorder, such as achalasia or esophageal scleroderma, which prevent the muscles of the esophagus from moving food properly into the stomach. Diagnosis of an esophageal diverticulum can often be done by fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and/or an esophagram/barium swallow.  Various case studies and treatment options will be reviewed, including surgical, endoscopic or both.

1. Understand the most important signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer, why it appears and how to detect.
2. Discuss common symptoms and how patient presentation could include other pathologies.
3. Describe the various series of imaging and lab studies commonly conducted to reach to a definite conclusion.
4. Identify surgical and endoscopic techniques in treatment considerations.

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