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The perforated duodenal diverticulum.

Chad M Thorson1, Pedro S Paz Ruiz, Rosiane A Roeder

  • 1Dewitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Ryder Trauma Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Room T245, 1850 NW Ninth Ave, Miami, FL 33136, USA. cthorson@med.miami.edu

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|January 18, 2012
PubMed
Summary
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Perforated duodenal diverticulum is a rare condition. Nonoperative management is a safe alternative to surgery for selected patients, with fewer complications and no reported mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Medical Literature Review

Background:

  • Perforated duodenal diverticulum is a rare condition with limited reported cases.
  • Management strategies have evolved over time, necessitating a review of current practices.

Observation:

  • A literature review identified 162 cases of perforated duodenal diverticulum.
  • Perforations most commonly occur in the second or third duodenal portions, often due to diverticulitis.
  • Preoperative diagnosis has significantly improved, with 48% identified via radiologic examination in the reviewed series.

Findings:

  • Surgical management was employed in most cases (47/61), but nonoperative management was successful in 14 patients.
  • The nonoperative group experienced fewer complications (1/14) and no mortality compared to the surgical group (17/47 complications, 6% mortality).

Implications:

  • Nonoperative management is a viable and safe alternative for selected patients with perforated duodenal diverticulum.
  • This approach may reduce complications and mortality associated with surgical intervention.