Bilateral Killian-Jamieson diverticula: a case report and literature review

A Killian-Jamieson diverticulum is an outpouching from the lateral wall of the proximal cervical esophagus. These diverticula are rare and are distinct from the more commonly known Zenker's diverticulum. Literature regarding Killian-Jamieson diverticula and its suggested management is scarce. T...

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Published inCanadian journal of gastroenterology Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 173 - 174
Main Authors Boisvert, René D, Bethune, Drew C G, Acton, David, Klassen, Denis R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Pulsus Group Inc 01.03.2010
Wiley
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Diverticulum, Esophageal - diagnosis
Diverticulum, Esophageal - surgery
Humans
Hypopharynx - diagnostic imaging
Hypopharynx - pathology
Hypopharynx - surgery
Male
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:A Killian-Jamieson diverticulum is an outpouching from the lateral wall of the proximal cervical esophagus. These diverticula are rare and are distinct from the more commonly known Zenker's diverticulum. Literature regarding Killian-Jamieson diverticula and its suggested management is scarce. The present report describes a patient with symptomatic bilateral Killian-Jamieson diverticula. The patient had both diverticula excised and an esophagomyotomy performed. Following surgery, the patient's symptoms resolved and he recovered well. A literature review and discussion of the etiology, clinical presentation and radiographic findings of Killian-Jamieson diverticulum follow, as do recommendations for clinical management.
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ISSN:0835-7900
DOI:10.1155/2010/701071