Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning esophageal diverticula?
A. A Zenker’s diverticulum characteristically occurs in older patients
B. Mediastinal granulomatous disease usually results in a mid-esophageal traction diverticulum which is usually asymptomatic
C. An epiphrenic diverticulum that presents to the right of the esophagus should be managed via left thoracotomy
D. Minimally symptomatic epiphrenic diverticula should not be operated upon
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning esophageal diverticula?
A. A Zenker’s diverticulum characteristically occurs in older patients B. Mediastinal granulomatous disease usually results in a mid-esophageal traction diverticulum which is usually asymptomatic C. An epiphrenic diverticulum that presents to the right of the esophagus should be managed via left thoracotomy D. Minimally symptomatic epiphrenic diverticula should not be operated upon