[Duodenal diverticula].
After an examination of the anatomopathological and clinical features of duodenal diverticula, the various ancillary pathologies are analysed as are the complications linked to the diverticulum itself. A meticulous review of the literature and several personal surgical cases confirms the view that only those diverticula causing evident symptoms or complications should be treated. The various surgical techniques selected as appropriate for the different cases are also described.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004386:Duodenum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
I diverticoli duodenali.