Duodenal diverticular bleeding: an endoscopic challenge

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2017 Jun;109(6):468-469. doi: 10.17235/reed.2017.4755/2016.

Abstract

Duodenal diverticula are an uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Until recently, it was primarily managed with surgery, but advances in the field of endoscopy have made management increasingly less invasive. We report a case of duodenal diverticular bleeding that was endoscopically managed, and review the literature about the various endoscopic therapies thus far described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diverticular Diseases / complications*
  • Duodenal Diseases / etiology*
  • Duodenal Diseases / surgery*
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods*
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery*
  • Hemostasis, Endoscopic
  • Humans
  • Recurrence
  • Treatment Outcome