Zenker diverticulum

pha·ryn·go·e·soph·a·ge·al di·ver·tic·u·lum

most common diverticulum of the esophagus; a pulsion diverticulum developing between the inferior pharyngeal constrictor and the cricopharyngeus muscle. May occur with dysphasia or foul-smelling breath in old people. Synonym(s): hypopharyngeal diverticulum, Zenker diverticulum

pha·ryn·go·e·soph·a·ge·al diverticulum

(fă-ring'gō-ĕ-sŏf-ā'jē-ăl dī'vĕr-tik'yū-lŭm) Most common diverticulum of the esophagus; arises between the inferior pharyngeal constrictor and the cricopharyngeus muscle.
Synonym(s): hypopharyngeal diverticulum, Zenker diverticulum, pharyngo-oesophageal diverticulum.

Zenker diverticulum

Herniation of the mucous membrane of the esophagus through a defect in the wall of the esophagus. It is usually located in the posterior hypopharyngeal wall. Small diverticuli are asymptomatic. Large ones trap food and may cause esophageal obstruction, dysphagia, or the regurgitation of food. Treatment is by surgery or endoscopy. See also: Zenker, Friedrich Albert von

Zenker,

Friedrich Albert von, German pathologist, 1825-1898. formol-Zenker fixative - Zenker fixative in which glacial acetic acid has been replaced by formalin.Zenker degeneration - a form of severe hyaline degeneration or necrosis in skeletal muscle, occurring in severe infections. Synonym(s): waxy degeneration; Zenker necrosisZenker diverticulum - common diverticulum of the esophagus, arises between the inferior pharyngeal constrictor and the cricopharyngeus muscle. Synonym(s): pharyngoesophageal diverticulumZenker fixative - a rapid fixative.Zenker necrosis - Synonym(s): Zenker degenerationZenker paralysis - paresthesia and paralysis in the area of the external popliteal nerve.