Oesophageal Diverticula - MRCS FRCS Exam

Oesophageal Diverticula - MRCS FRCS Exam

This podcast episode from SurgiSmart – Cut to the Core provides a structured overview of oesophageal diverticula for surgical trainees.

I’m your host, Major Munish Chauhan, a General Surgery Registrar in the British Army and Oxford deanery. Alongside my clinical practice, I’m a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Army Leadership

It details the three main types – Zenker’s, mid-oesophageal, and epiphrenic – explaining their differing presentations, aetiologies, diagnostic approaches (including barium swallow studies and endoscopy), and surgical management options (ranging from endoscopic techniques to open surgery).

The episode emphasises the importance of addressing underlying motility disorders where relevant and highlights the nuanced considerations for each diverticular type. The discussion is tailored to aid exam preparation for the FRCS in General Surgery.