Investigation of choice for Zenker&;s diveiculum is -: (A) Barium swallow, (B) Endoscopy, (C) Esophageal manometry, (D) CT
Answer is A. Barium swallow is the contrast study from oral cavity upto the fundus of stomach. Indications : Dysphagia and obstruction Motility disorders of esophagus. Assessment of site of esophageal perforation Zenker's diveiculum and cricoid webs. Contraindications : Tracheo esophageal fistula Esophageal perforation