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. 2022 Jan 14;10(1):E119–E126. doi: 10.1055/a-1548-5552

Table 1. Differences between Killian Jamieson and Zenker’s diverticulum. Based on a recent literature review 4 .

Killian Jamieson (KJ) diverticulum Zenker diverticulum (ZD)
Location Lateral wall of pharyngoesophageal junction in space below cricopharyngeus muscle and lateral to longitudinal muscular fiber of esophagus Posterior wall of pharnygoesophageal junction below superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle and above cricopharyngeus muscle
Prevalence Rare More Common
Laterality Left Left
Gender Female Male
Age average 58 years 70 years
Size Small Medium to Large
Symptoms Dysphagia, regurgitation, globus sensation At least one-third have no aerodigestive symptoms Dysphagia, cervical borborygmus, weight loss, hoarseness, cough, aspiration pneumonia