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Epiphrenic Diverticulum: A Rare but Important Cause of Dysphagia and Regurgitation Imagine a patient who has struggled with swallowing difficulties for years. Meals take longer. Food seems to get stuck. Undigested material unexpectedly returns to the mouth hours after eating. Progressive weight loss follows. Many patients are initially treated for reflux disease, esophageal infection, or nonspecific swallowing disorders. However, hidden behind these symptoms may be a rare structural abnormality known as Epiphrenic Diverticulum . Although uncommon, this condition represents one of the most fascinating intersections between gastroenterology, thoracic surgery, and medical imaging. Modern radiology interpretation, especially CT imaging and contrast esophagography, plays a pivotal role in establishing the diagnosis. This article presents a comprehensive review of epiphrenic diverticulum using a real clinical case, imaging findings, differential diagnosis, diagnostic workflow, treatment stra...