AI Article Synopsis
- The case involves a patient experiencing repeated pneumonia caused by a pharygo-esophageal diverticulum, which is a condition where a pouch forms in the esophagus.
- The diverticulum is associated with a chronic thoracic gastric volvulus, meaning the stomach twists in the chest cavity.
- The report covers the mechanisms behind the conditions, how they were diagnosed, and the treatment options available for this uncommon disease.
Article Abstract
We report on a case of a patient with recurrent pneumonia related to a pharygo-esophageal (Zenker's) diverticulum associated with a chronic thoracic gastric volvulus. Mechanism, diagnosis and treatment of this rare disease are discussed.
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