Ileus Caused by Large Diverticulum of Postbulbar Duodenum: Case Report

Grgić Dora^1*, Zovak Mario², Brkić Marina³, Brkić Tomislav³

¹Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Rebro, Zagreb, Croatia.
²Clinic of Surgery, University Hospital Sestre Milosrdnice, Zagreb, Croatia.
³Apnea Diagnostic Clinic of Internal Medicine, Neurology and Anesthesiology, Reanimation and Intensive Care, Zagreb, Croatia.

DOI: 10.4236/ojgas.2015.59019                

Abstract

Duodenal diverticula are common and are usually found in patients undergoing roentgenographic investigation of the upper gastrointestinal tract. The majority of these cases are asymptomatic and rarely require operative intervention. Occasionally they can result in the obstruction of the biliary and/or pancreatic ducts, haemorrhage or perforation. Symptomiatic cases may require endoscopic or surgical intervention. Herein, we present a case report of a female patient who underwent surgical procedure due to repetitive obstructive symptoms.

Keywords

Duodenal Diverticulum, Obstruction, Upper Endoscopy, Diverticulectomy

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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