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Case Reports
. 2023 Sep 14;15(9):e45219.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.45219. eCollection 2023 Sep.

Duodenal Diverticulitis Following Biliopancreatic Diversion: A Case Report

Timothy W Ritchie  1 , Zachary M Wargel  1 , Emanuel Shapera  2 , Andrew A Wheeler  1
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Duodenal Diverticulitis Following Biliopancreatic Diversion: A Case Report

Timothy W Ritchie et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Duodenal diverticulitis is a relatively uncommon finding in patients. Treatment of complications of duodenal diverticulitis may be challenging in patients with altered intestinal anatomy such as those with altered anatomy from weight loss procedures involving intestinal bypass. We present a case report describing the management of duodenal diverticulitis following a biliopancreatic diversion, our decision-making process, and our final treatment strategy.

Keywords: bariatric surgery; biliopancreatic diversion; complications; duodenal diverticulitis; transgastric endoscopy.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. CT scan of abdomen showing duodenal diverticulum (arrow).
On initial review by surgeons and radiologists the CT images were concerning for duodenal perforation with abscess.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Duodenal diverticulum with hemorrhage.
Duodenal diverticulum located within the second portion of the duodenum. Diverticulum on bottom of the picture with a more distal duodenum on top of the figure.
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