Perforated Duodenal Diverticulum Treated Conservatively: Another Two Successful Cases
Diverticula of the duodenum proceed those of the colon in respect to frequency of location. Incidence at times of autopsy ranges from 15 to 23%. Despite the fact that more than 90% of duodenal diverticulum cases are asymptomatic, complications if they do occur can be calamitous. Perforation is one o...
Main Authors: | Jad A. Degheili, Mohammed H. Abdallah, Ali A. Haydar, Ahmad Moukalled, Ali H. Hallal |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4045970 |
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