title: Laparoscopic resection of a symptomatic gastric diverticulum: a minimally invasive solution.
abstract: Gastric diverticula are rare and occasionally symptomatic. A sensation of fullness in the upper abdomen immediately after meals is the most common symptom. Dyspepsia and vomiting are less common. Ulceration with hemorrhage or perforation has been reported. If it is thought that complaints can be ascribed to the diverticulum and if proton pump inhibitors do not relieve symptoms, surgical resection is an option. Knowledge of the pitfalls in diagnosis and treatment of a gastric diverticulum are essential for successful and complete relief of symptoms. We report a successful laparoscopic approach as a minimally invasive solution to a symptomatic gastric diverticulum.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. s.c.donkervoort@olvg.nl
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Donkervoort
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Baak
authors.forename: J L G
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Blaauwgeers
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Gerhards
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D013273:Diverticulum, Stomach / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate