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Duodenal diverticulum diagnosis
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Laparoscopic treatment of duodenal diverticulum
4493.38
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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About the disease

Duodenal diverticulum is a condition whereby a pouch starts to grow in the wall of the first section of the small intestine. According to MedicineNet.com, there are two types of duodenal diverticulum. In the first type a pouch, measuring between a few millimetres to a few centimetres, protrudes out from the duodenum. This type is more common than the second, which is characterized by a pouch that protrudes into the hollow of the duodenum where food is transported.

The exact cause of duodenal diverticulum has not yet been identified. However, one thing is clear: this is not a congenital condition. Some researchers believe that a hernia of the duodenum or weak muscles could lead to the development of a pouch. Performing hard physical labour or giving birth multiple times can lead to the over-exertion of abdominal muscles, which could subsequently lead to the development of duodenal diverticulum. Alcoholism and smoking can also considerably weaken an individual’s digestive system.

Duodenal diverticulum does not usually manifest itself with any symptoms; however it can become very painful if the pouch ruptures. In such cases, the inflammatory process may begin, which has similar symptoms to an infection. Even if asymptomatic, untreated duodenal diverticulum can lead to the development of gallstones and pancreatitis.

Symptoms

Duodenal diverticulum is usually asymptomatic. However, a ruptured pouch can cause the following symptoms to appear:

  • Abdominal pain/ tenderness
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will palpate the patient’s abdominal area to locate the source of pain.
  • The patient will be asked if they have suffered from food poisoning or had any infections lately.
  • A barium swallow X-ray is the most effective way to determine whether a pouch has developed in the duodenum.
  • An endoscopy enables doctors to have a more detailed look at the diverticulum and stomach.
  • These imaging tests can also be helpful in finding out if gallstones or any other obstructions could be causing similar symptoms.
  • A blood test and urinalysis can rule out the possibility of an infection.

Treatment

  • Surgical resection of diverticulum with anastomosis. In this procedure, the pouch is cut out of the diverticulum. If the duodenum has become severed from the stomach or the small intestine during the process, it is reconnected (anastomosed). This surgical procedure is very effective and usually requires no further action.
  • Following surgery, the patient may need to keep to a special diet and avoid strenuous physical activity during the recovery period.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko