Development of an epiphrenic diverticulum as a complication of antireflux surgery: importance of fluoroscopy

Authors

  • Diana Romero Mayorga Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
  • Julia Rodríguez Santos Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
  • Felipe Aluja Jaramillo Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53903/01212095.152

Keywords:

Esophagus diverticulum, Deglutition disorders, Fundoplication, Fluoroscopy

Abstract

This article demonstrates the radiological findings in the esophagogram of the epiphrenic diverticulum in a patient with solid dysphagia and weight loss with a history of antireflux surgery. In this case, a very tight plication was found and as a consequence the formation of the piphrenic diverticulum, a rare entity Fluoroscopy techniques are still used for anatomical and functional evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract. 

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Published

2022-03-30

How to Cite

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Romero Mayorga, D.; Rodríguez Santos, J.; Aluja Jaramillo, F. . Development of an Epiphrenic Diverticulum As a Complication of Antireflux Surgery: Importance of Fluoroscopy. Rev. colomb. radiol. 2022, 33, 5717-5718.

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