Endoscopic treatment of a perforated duodenal diverticulum.
We describe a case of a perforated duodenal diverticulum, which was managed by a combined percutaneous and endoscopic approach. In combination with conservative treatment, this technique can be a challenging alternative to surgery.
Eeckhout
G
G
Dept. of Gastroenterology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Ziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Vanstiphout
J
J
Van Pottelbergh
I
I
Leyman
P
P
Vandervoort
J
J
De Man
M
M
Van der Spek
P
P
Lepoutre
L
L
D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged