2005
DOI: 10.1159/000087974
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Perforated Duodenal Diverticulitis: A Report of Three Cases

Abstract: Background: Duodenal diverticuli are present in up to 22% of the population. However, perforation of a duodenal diverticulum with spillage of enteric contents into the retroperitoneum is rare. Methods: We report three cases of perforated duodenal diverticulitis. Results: Clinical presentations varied widely from patients with acute abdominal findings and generalized sepsis to a patient with mild symptoms of abdominal discomfort. CT scanning was the imaging modality used to make an accurate diagnosis. Treatment… Show more

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“…However, when a patient presents with mild abdominal symptoms without evidence of impending sepsis, nonoperative management, including bowel rest, intravenous hydration or total parenteral nutrition, and broad-spectrum antibiotics may be sufficient. 9 We performed enteroscopy directly in our case, because the symptoms were aggravated and focal inflammation of the duodenum was noted on the abdominal CT. However, as the endoscopic procedure may cause a catastrophic perforation through a very weak bowel wall due to inflammation, it was performed very carefully with gentle maneuvers and minimal air insufflation.…”
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“…However, when a patient presents with mild abdominal symptoms without evidence of impending sepsis, nonoperative management, including bowel rest, intravenous hydration or total parenteral nutrition, and broad-spectrum antibiotics may be sufficient. 9 We performed enteroscopy directly in our case, because the symptoms were aggravated and focal inflammation of the duodenum was noted on the abdominal CT. However, as the endoscopic procedure may cause a catastrophic perforation through a very weak bowel wall due to inflammation, it was performed very carefully with gentle maneuvers and minimal air insufflation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…3 This is most commonly caused by ulcerations, hemorrhage, obstruction of the duodenum or the common bile duct, pancreatitis, fistula formation, malignant degeneration, diverticulitis, or a perforation of the retroperitoneum. 9 Duodenal diverticulitis is very rare because of the large size of the duodenum and the fluent intraluminal flow of relatively sterile, liquid duodenal contents. 1 Duodenal diverticulitis can be caused by stasis of contents, particularly when the diverticular neck is small, which limits efflux of the intraluminal contents from the diverticulum.…”
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“…Miller et al recommended diversion of gastric and biliary flow away from the duodenum [13]. This can be accomplished by stapling or suturing, closing the distal pyloric channel, decompression of the biliary tree with an externally draining common bile duct T-tube, and the creation of an externalized tube duodenostomy.…”
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“…Helical computed tomography (CT) has emerged as a useful diagnostic tool and most centers now use CT routinely to confirm the diagnosis. Yet surgical exploration in unstable and septic patients is still considered mandatory, especially if the diagnosis is not clear [13,14] . The appropriate surgical management remains under debate.…”
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