Esophageal diverticula are weak parts of the esophagus that pouch outward. The types of diverticula include: Zenker's diverticula, which occur at the top of the esophagus. Mid-esophageal, which occur in the middle.
530.3 - Stricture and stenosis of esophagus. ICD-10-CM.
Zenker's diverticulum, also known as pharyngoesophageal diverticulum, is a pharyngeal pouch that forms where the lower part of the throat and the upper part of the esophagus meet. It is most common in older adults.
Zenker's diverticula (pharyngoesophageal) is the most common type of diverticula of the esophagus.
Disease of esophagus, unspecified K22. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K22. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Esophageal stenosis is a narrowing of the esophagus that can be more frequently found in the middle to distal third of the esophagus and presents as a web (membranous diaphragm) or a long segment of narrowed esophagus (fibromuscular stenosis).
Epiphrenic diverticulum is a rare esophageal disorder occurring as an outpouching of mucosa and submucosa through the muscular layers, within 10 cm above the cardia.Jun 3, 2020
Diagnosis. A barium swallow is the most effective way to diagnose a Zenker's diverticulum. The barium solution fills the pouch in the esophageal wall so that it can be seen on an X-ray.
A Zenker diverticulum is a false diverticulum consisting of mucosa and submucosa that arises from the posterior portion of the inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle. True diverticula consist of all layers of the wall, whereas false diverticula generally lack the muscularis layer.Jul 10, 2019
An esophageal diverticulum is a relatively rare disorder of the esophagus. [1] It is an outpouching of the esophageal mucosa and is usually asymptomatic. Patients typically present when they have symptoms of regurgitation or dysphagia. There are different ways to categorize esophageal diverticulum.Jan 25, 2022
Symptoms of Esophageal DiverticulaDysphagia (difficulty swallowing)Odynophagia (pain with swallowing)Chest pain.Chronic cough.A feeling of food stuck in the throat.Heartburn.Regurgitation (the return of partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth), especially when bending over or lying down.Bad breath.More items...
Over time, an esophageal diverticulum can lead to some health complications.Aspiration pneumonia. If an esophageal diverticulum causes regurgitation, it can lead to aspiration pneumonia. ... Obstruction. An obstruction near the diverticulum can make it hard, if not impossible, to swallow. ... Squamous cell carcinoma.Jun 5, 2018