Endoscopic treatment of a perforated duodenal diverticulum

Authors
Eeckhout, G Vanstiphout, J Van Pottelbergh, I Leyman, P Vandervoort, J De Man, M Van der Spek, P Lepoutre, L
Citation
G. Eeckhout et al., Endoscopic treatment of a perforated duodenal diverticulum, ENDOSCOPY, 32(12), 2000, pp. 991-993
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,"Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ENDOSCOPY
ISSN journal
0013726X → ACNP
Volume
32
Issue
12
Year of publication
2000
Pages
991 - 993
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-726X(200012)32:12<991:ETOAPD>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
We describe a case of a perforated duodenal diverticulum, which was managed by a combined percutaneous and endoscopic approach. In combination with co nservative treatment, this technique can be a challenging alternative to su rgery.