digestive disorders
Esophageal Pouches (Diverticula)
Midesophageal diverticula (traction diverticula)
A midesophageal diverticulum is caused by inflammation located in the chest cavity outside the esophagus that pulls on the esophagus or is caused by esophageal motility disorders. A midesophageal diverticulum rarely causes symptoms, but the underlying motility disorder may. 