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Ulcer occurring in Zenker's diverticulum

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The radiographic and pathologic findings of a Zenker's-type diverticulum containing multiple ulcers are described. This rare complication probably represented peptic ulceration of the diverticular mucosa resulting from reflux of the gastric content.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center and Veterans Administration Hospital, 27705, Durham, North Carolina, USA

    Khalil K. Shirazi & Richard H. Daffner M. D.

  2. Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center and Veterans Administration Hospital, 27705, Durham, North Carolina, USA

    Jane T. Gaede

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Shirazi, K.K., Daffner, R.H. & Gaede, J.T. Ulcer occurring in Zenker's diverticulum. Gastrointest Radiol 2, 117–118 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02256480

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