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Traumatic perforation of duodenal diverticulum
A Poostizadeh1, K W Gow, T Al-Mahmeed
1Department of Surgery, Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Center and the University of British Columbia, Canada.
The Journal of Trauma
|August 1, 1997
Summary
A ruptured duodenum caused by a perforated duodenal diverticulum occurred in a 72-year-old female after blunt abdominal trauma. Surgical management of this rare injury is detailed.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Trauma Surgery
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Blunt abdominal trauma can cause severe gastrointestinal injuries.
- Duodenal diverticula are uncommon but can lead to serious complications.
Observation:
- A 72-year-old female with coronary artery disease experienced blunt abdominal trauma.
- Computed tomography revealed a ruptured duodenum.
- Exploratory laparotomy identified a perforated duodenal diverticulum as the cause.
Findings:
- The duodenal rupture resulted from a perforated diverticulum in the second portion of the duodenum.
- Surgical intervention was required to manage the duodenal injury.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering duodenal diverticular perforation in patients with blunt abdominal trauma.
- Detailed surgical management strategies for this rare injury are presented.