Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  1994 Dec;14(4):414-417.

A Case of Multiple Esophageal Diverticula with Mucosal Bridges

• Cho SW
• Shim CS
• Lee JS
• Lee MS
• Park CW
• Kim JK
• Jung IK
• Kim YS
• Song DW

Abstract

Mucosal bridge, endoscopically observed as a cord-like mucosal connection across the lumen, looking like a bridge, may infrequently arise anywhere from the esophagus to the colon. Mucosal bridges have been more frequently reported in the colon than in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The causes of the mucosal bridge are congenital origin or acquired origin as the inflammatory diseases. We experienced a 49-year-old male patient who had multiple esophageal diverticula with mucosal bridges. We report this case with a review of relevant literatures.

Keyword

Mucosal bridges; Diverticula; Esophagus; Endoscopy

MeSH Terms

Colon
Diverticulum
Diverticulum, Esophageal*
Duodenum
Endoscopy
Esophagus
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Stomach