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Perforating duodenal diverticulitis.

R A Pugash1, S E O'Brien, G W Stevenson

  • 1Department of Radiology, Chedoke-McMaster Hospitals, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Gastrointestinal Radiology
|January 1, 1990
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Perforating duodenal diverticulitis is rare, presenting unique challenges. This report details two cases, highlighting complications like enteroliths and retroperitoneal emphysema, and diagnostic difficulties.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Duodenal diverticula are outpouchings of the duodenal wall.
  • Perforating duodenal diverticulitis is a rare but serious complication.

Observation:

  • Report of two distinct cases of perforating duodenal diverticulitis.
  • Case 1: Complication involving enterolith formation within the diverticulum.
  • Case 2: Sonographic detection of retroperitoneal emphysema secondary to perforation.

Findings:

  • Enterolith formation represents a specific complication pathway in duodenal diverticulitis.
  • Retroperitoneal emphysema is a potential sonographic indicator of duodenal perforation.
  • Preoperative diagnosis of perforating duodenal diverticulitis poses significant challenges.

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Implications:

  • Understanding these rare complications is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
  • Improved diagnostic strategies may be needed to address the challenges in preoperative identification.
  • This case series contributes to the literature on the spectrum of duodenal diverticulitis complications.