Endoscopy 2000; 32(12): 991-993
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9615
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart ·New York

Endoscopic Treatment of a Perforated Duodenal Diverticulum

G. Eeckhout 1 , J. Vanstiphout 1 , I. Van Pottelbergh 1 , P. Leyman 2 , J. Vandervoort 1 , M. De Man 1 , P. Van der Spek 1 , L. Lepoutre 1
  • 1 Dept. of Gastroenterology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Ziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
  • 2 Dept. of Radiology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Ziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

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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.