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Best hospitals and doctors for duodenal diverticulum treatment abroad

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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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The Asklepios Municipal Hospital Bad Wildungen positions itself as a modern medical facility, which is focused on the provision of high-quality medical services using state-of-the-art medical technologies and advanced treatment methods. The hospital pays great attention to an individual approach to each patient, which is the bas
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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Today, many people prefer healthcare in Europe, for example, in Switzerland. Medical infrastructure and a wide range of medical services in Swiss clinics, including Klinik Stephanshorn, provide optimal medical services. Our clinic offers exactly the treatment that meets all the parameters and the individual needs of the patient.
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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The DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden has long made a name for itself in the international medical arena by introducing an optimal model of medical care, combining the use of the most advanced medical technologies, the experience of highly qualified doctors and impeccable quality of patient care. The medical facility first opened its
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The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is di
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The Hospital Neuperlach Munich provides modern medical services of the highest quality. The medical center is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and therefore it can offer its patients innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods available only in the best German hospitals. The medical complex o
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The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million local
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The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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The Hospital Neuwerk, which is in Moenchengladbach, has over 10 specialized operating departments. Located in the northern part of the city, the hospital has been a coordination center for the region for many years. The hospital has 310 comfortable beds for ist patients. Due to a wide range of medical services, the hospital offe
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annuall
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The Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg is an academic hospital of the University of Hamburg. The hospital was opened in 2005, and today it is one of the best and most modern medical centers in Europe. The priority areas of specialization of the medical facility are emergency medical care and comprehensive treatment of cancer, ur
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Sana Hospital Duisburg
Sana Hospital Duisburg
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The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital
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The Hospital Frankfurt (Oder) has an excellent reputation in the national and international medical arena, providing patients with high-quality medical services in accordance with the standards of modern medicine. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin and is also part of the Rh
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The Conradia Radiology Center Munich is a modern diagnostic clinic focused on providing high-quality services in the field of preventive medicine using high-tech latest generation equipment. The main task of the specialists working in the medical facility is to carry out imaging tests of all organs and anatomical structures of t
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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