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Barium swallow showing a left paramedian diverticulum with mild indentation on the trachea.
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A barium swallow revealed a left paramedian diverticulum located at the thoracic inlet (Figure 1).
Axial CT scan image of the neck with contrast confirming the diverticulum arising from the midline that is directed towards the left side.
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The previous CT was reviewed, and the radiologist confirmed the presence of a cricopharyngeal diverticulum arising from the midline and directed towards the left side consistent with Zenker diverticulum (Figure 2).
Endoscopic image of the foreign body retrieval.
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After gentle blunt dissection, it was successfully removed using long forceps (Figure 3) and was a removable partial lower incisor denture (Figure 4).
Removable partial lower incisor denture measuring 3 centimeters.
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After gentle blunt dissection, it was successfully removed using long forceps (Figure 3) and was a removable partial lower incisor denture (Figure 4).