Overview
A Zenker’s diverticulum is an issue that affects your throat (pharynx). It’s a pouch that forms at the bottom of your throat where your throat connects to your esophagus. The pouch traps food, making it hard for you to swallow. Zenker’s diverticulum typically affects people aged 70 to 90. You may have this condition for years before you develop noticeable symptoms, and it doesn’t go away on its own. Healthcare providers treat Zenker’s diverticulum with surgery.
Is Zenker’s diverticulum a common condition?
No, it’s not. Studies estimate about 2 in 100,000 people develop this condition.
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