Symptoms referable to primary duodenal diverticula are unusual and complications are rare. The complications which may arise in duodenal diverticula from mechanical causes or from stasis and infection, and which may follow opcrative removal, are discussed with reference to illustrative cases. The management of selected complications is outlined.
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