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Perforated duodenal diverticulum: A case report
Mehmet Gulmez1, Mehmet Kamil Yildiz1, Haci Mehmet Odabasi1
1Department of General Surgery, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Northern Clinics of Istanbul
|January 7, 2017
Summary
Perforated duodenum diverticula are rare but serious. This case highlights the importance of computed tomography in diagnosing this rare surgical emergency in a young adult.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Duodenum diverticula are uncommon, with perforation representing a rare but severe complication.
- Perforation of duodenal diverticula necessitates prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.
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