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Esophageal Diverticula |
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Traction Diverticulum |
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Traction diverticula are midesophageal outpouchings of mucosa and submucosa caused by motility disorders or by traction from mediastinal processes. The diverticulum is to the right of the esophagus in this image and gives the appearance of a double lumen.
Image provided by David M. Martin, MD.