Gastric volvulus associated to Zenker's diverticulum: a rare etiology of recurrent pneumonia

Authors
Marini, L Azarian, R Gagnadoux, F Brion, N Petitpretz, P
Citation
L. Marini et al., Gastric volvulus associated to Zenker's diverticulum: a rare etiology of recurrent pneumonia, REV MAL RES, 17(1), 2000, pp. 121-123
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
REVUE DES MALADIES RESPIRATOIRES
ISSN journal
07618425 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
121 - 123
Database
ISI
SICI code
0761-8425(200002)17:1<121:GVATZD>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
We report on a case of a patient with recurrent pneumonia related to a phar ygo-esophageal (Zenker's) diverticulum associated with a chronic thoracic g astric valvulus. Mechanism, diagnosis and treatment of this rare disease ar e discussed.