Tracheal diverticulum
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Tracheal diverticulum is usually asymptomatic. It can act as a reservoir for secretions and lead to secondary chronic infections of the tracheobronchial tree.
Differentiating Tracheal diverticulum from Other Diseases
- Laryngocele
- Pharyngocele
- Zenker's diverticulum
- Apical lung herniation
- Apical paraseptal blebs/bullae