Upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction: diverticulaglobus pharyngeus
The following discussion of upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction includes commentaries on the role of the cricopharyngeus muscle in reflux disease; the etiology and treatment of Zenker diverticulum; the use of videofluoroscopy in patients with dysphagia, suspicion of aspiration, or globus; the role of pHimpedance monitoring in globus evaluation; and treatment for reflux-associated globus.
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