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Publication Date
11-1-2023
Journal
ACG Case Reports Journal
Abstract
Periampullary diverticulum presenting with severe complications, such as perforations, is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Traditionally, only surgical or conservative management has been warranted. In this case, we present a 76-year-old woman with a spontaneously perforated periampullary diverticulum, located within a larger duodenal diverticulum, who achieved complete recovery with endoscopic closure after an initial unsuccessful attempt at surgical management. This case report highlights the role of endoscopy in the treatment of complicated diverticulum perforation.
Keywords
duodenal diverticulum, endoscopic closure, perforated diverticulum, periampullary diverticulum
DOI
10.14309/crj.0000000000001198
PMID
37928232
PMCID
PMC10622037
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
November 2023
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Published Open-Access
yes