Endoscopic Treatment of a Perforated Duodenal Diverticulum

Gregory P. A. Van Eeckhout, Jos Je Vanstiphout, I. Van Pottelbergh, Paul Leyman, Jo Vandervoort, Marc De Man, Peter J. van der Spek, L Lepoutre

Endoscopy · 2000 · 21 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

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.