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Duodenal diverticulum diagnosis
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Laparoscopic treatment of duodenal diverticulum
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General therapeutic rehabilitation
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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University Hospital Essen
University Hospital Essen
Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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The University Hospital Oldenburg is a multidisciplinary medical complex offering top-notch services of the European standard. The hospital has 20 specialized departments, 15 highly specialized centers, and more than 10 institutes. The hospital provides services in almost all areas of modern medicine: general and abdominal surge
The Medicana International Ankara Hospital is one of the leading medical centers, which belongs to the largest medical network Medicana in Turkey. The hospital incorporates all specialties of the modern medicine under one roof. It particularly focuses on bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiovascular surg
The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, b
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The Medicana International Istanbul Hospital is a modern medical institution, which provides patients with an individual approach, excellent health service and attentive care. The hospital is part of the largest Turkish network of the Medicana hospitals. Due to its long successful clinical activities, the network has won th
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The Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin enjoys a reputation as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany, where patients receive top-class medical care corresponding to the high standards of European university medicine. The medical center is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin – the largest and th
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The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
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The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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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