. Roentgen interpretation; a manual for students and practitioners . Fig. 130.—Diverticulum of the Fig. 131.—Malignant disease of the esophagus at the middle third. 156 GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT course. The contraction of extra-esophageal fibrous tissue mayresult in constriction or sacculation. Diverticula.—Diverticula may be found anj-wliere in the courseof the esophagus, most commonly the upper and lower ends. Theyappear as rounded pouches which overflow into the esophagusthrough an opening at one side. It may be necessary to view thepatient from several angles to bring this openin
. Roentgen interpretation; a manual for students and practitioners . Fig. 130.—Diverticulum of the Fig. 131.—Malignant disease of the esophagus at the middle third. 156 GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT course. The contraction of extra-esophageal fibrous tissue mayresult in constriction or sacculation. Diverticula.—Diverticula may be found anj-wliere in the courseof the esophagus, most commonly the upper and lower ends. Theyappear as rounded pouches which overflow into the esophagusthrough an opening at one side. It may be necessary to view thepatient from several angles to bring this opening into profile. Theyremain partially filled after the remainder of the meal has passed liquid meal is to be preferred, as solid masses may not enterthe pocket. In rare cases the meal may be seen to enter a descendingbronchus as a result of broncho-esophageal fistula, usually due to carcnioma. STOMACH. In the standing position the normal stomach hangs more or lesscentrallv in the abdomen with the lesser curvature above the level
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