Duodenal Diverticulitis Following Biliopancreatic Diversion: A Case Report

Duodenal diverticulitis is a relatively uncommon finding in patients. Treatment of complications of duodenal diverticulitis may be challenging in patients with altered intestinal anatomy such as those with altered anatomy from weight loss procedures involving intestinal bypass. We present a case rep...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ritchie, Timothy W, Wargel, Zachary M, Shapera, Emanuel, Wheeler, Andrew A
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
Materias:
General Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10571382/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37842381
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.45219
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Sumario:Duodenal diverticulitis is a relatively uncommon finding in patients. Treatment of complications of duodenal diverticulitis may be challenging in patients with altered intestinal anatomy such as those with altered anatomy from weight loss procedures involving intestinal bypass. We present a case report describing the management of duodenal diverticulitis following a biliopancreatic diversion, our decision-making process, and our final treatment strategy.

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