title: [Diverticulosis of the duodenum].
abstract: A 62-year-old woman was admitted to hospital because of extremely severe colicky pain in the mesogastric region and vomiting. Six years earlier two duodenal diverticles had been found to be responsible for similar symptoms. Endoscopy and X-ray examination now revealed four extensive duodenal diverticles, the largest of which had an extension of 8 X 7 cm. There were no diverticular complications. The patient became free from complaints by conservative treatment, at first with "zero" diet, then with a regimen rich in dietary fibres and frequent small meals. She remained symptom-free during a follow-up period of six months so far.
mesh_terms: D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000178:diet therapy; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000178:diet therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Divertikulose des Duodenums.