Korean J Gastroenterol.  2024 Nov;84(5):235-238. 10.4166/kjg.2024.128.

Killian-Jamieson Diverticulum

• Kim KY
• Cha RR

• KMID: 2561594
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2024.128

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Neck CT reveals a large cervical esophageal diverticulum measuring 4.3 cm by 2.8 cm in maximum diameter (A), located at the left level IV (B).

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  Fig. 2 Endoscopy reveals an outpouching diverticulum in the upper esophagus, located just below the upper esophageal sphincter.

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  Fig. 3 Barium esophagography shows a barium-filled sac protruding from the left anterolateral wall of the upper esophagus (4.3×2.8 cm in Dmax) (A, B).

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