The challenging diagnosis and treatment of duodenal diverticulum perforation: a report of two cases.
Τίτλος | The challenging diagnosis and treatment of duodenal diverticulum perforation: a report of two cases. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Moysidis, M., Paramythiotis D., Karakatsanis A., Amanatidou E., Psoma E., Mavropoulou X., & Michalopoulos A. |
Journal | BMC Gastroenterol |
Volume | 20 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 5 |
Date Published | 2020 Jan 08 |
ISSN | 1471-230X |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Anti-Bacterial Agents, Conservative Treatment, Diagnosis, Differential, Digestive System Surgical Procedures, Diverticulum, Duodenal Diseases, Duodenum, Female, Humans, Intestinal Perforation, Middle Aged, Treatment Outcome |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: The duodenum is a common site for diverticulum formation. Most of the duodenal diverticula are asymptomatic, incidental findings. Perforation is a rare but potentially lethal complication of duodenal diverticular disease. Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for perforated duodenal diverticula. In recent years, a few cases were successfully managed either conservatively or with endoscopy. |
DOI | 10.1186/s12876-019-1154-2 |
Alternate Journal | BMC Gastroenterol |
PubMed ID | 31914931 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC6951008 |