Zenker's diverticulum: Zenker's diverticulum, is a diverticulum of the mucosa of the pharynx, just above the cricopharyngeal muscle. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Zenker's diverticulum is available below.
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A DIVERTICULUM at the upper end of the ESOPHAGUS through the cricopharyngeal muscle at the junction of the PHARYNX and the esophagus. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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