RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Congenital true oesophageal diverticulum: a report and review of the literature
JF BMJ Case Reports
JO BMJ Case Reports
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e249080
DO 10.1136/bcr-2022-249080
VO 15
IS 5
A1 Gaurav Prasad
A1 Vishesh Jain
A1 Prabudh Goel
A1 Sandeep Agarwala
YR 2022
UL http://casereports.bmj.com/content/15/5/e249080.abstract
AB Oesophageal diverticulum occurring secondary to motility disorders or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in adults but true congenital oesophageal diverticula are rare in infants and children. We present a case of a toddler boy who presented with dysphagia and vomiting after feeds after weaning was attempted starting at 6 months of age. Barium esophagogram revealed a diverticulum in the upper one-third of the oesophagus within the thoracic cavity. The child underwent multiple interventions elsewhere without definitive surgery that highlights the rarity of this condition. Thoracotomy and repair were performed by us with a satisfactory outcome. The review of the literature on the clinical presentation and management of this rare condition has been discussed, highlighting similar reported cases.