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A 70-year-old male presents with dysphagia, regurgitation of undigested food, and halitosis. You obtain a barium swallow study (see Figure).

Which of the following is true regarding this condition?

A
Esophagoscopy is a critical portion of the preoperative workup.
B
The diverticulum is situated posteriorly, just proximal to the cricopharyngeal muscle.
C
The diverticulum will involve all layers of the esophageal wall.
D
Treatment requires resection of the diverticulum.
E
Vocal cord paralysis is most likely secondary to a traumatic endotracheal intubation at the time of surgery.

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