Zenker's diverticulum risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ajay Gade MD[2]]
Overview
The risk factors of the Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD) are old age (seneth and eighth decade of life), male gender, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), pre-existing hiatal hernia, esophageal motility disorder, esophagitis, neurological disorders like a stroke.
Risk Factors
Risk factors for ZD includes[1][2]
- Old age (70-80 years)
- Male gender
- GERD
- Hiatal hernia
- Esophageal motility disorder
- Esophagitis
- Neurological disorders such as stroke
References
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