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Perforated duodenal diverticulum case report.

Julie Glener1, Stephenie Poris2, Brandon Foles2

  • 1University of Central Florida College of Medicine, 6850 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827, USA.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|November 12, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Perforated duodenal diverticula are rare but serious, often presenting with vague symptoms. Early diagnosis via CT scan and prompt surgical intervention are crucial for patient survival.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Duodenal diverticula are second only to colonic diverticula in frequency.
  • Symptomatic presentation of duodenal diverticula occurs in only 1-5% of cases.
  • Perforation is the most severe complication, carrying a 20% mortality rate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of perforated duodenal diverticulum.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies for this rare condition.

Main Methods:

  • A 65-year-old female presented with acute abdominal pain.
  • Abdominal CT scan revealed duodenal perforation.
  • Surgical management included a Cattell-Braasch maneuver, pyloric exclusion, gastrojejunostomy, and Braun enteroenterostomy.
Keywords:
Case reportDuodenal diverticulumPerforation

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Main Results:

  • Diagnosis was confirmed intraoperatively after initial laparoscopic approach conversion to open surgery.
  • Surgical intervention involved extensive duodenal mobilization and reconstruction.

Conclusions:

  • Duodenal diverticulum perforation requires a high index of suspicion due to vague clinical presentations.
  • Abdominal CT is the most sensitive imaging modality for diagnosis.
  • Surgical treatment, including diverticulectomy and reconstruction, is typically necessary.