Massive gastrointestinal haemorrhage from a duodenal diverticulum: a case report

Seneviratne, S A; Samarasekera, D. N.

dc.contributor.author	Seneviratne, S A
dc.contributor.author	Samarasekera, D. N.
dc.date.accessioned	2021-08-25T14:32:45Z
dc.date.available	2021-08-25T14:32:45Z
dc.date.issued	2009
dc.identifier.citation	Seneviratne, S. A., & Samarasekera, D. N. (2009). Massive gastrointestinal haemorrhage from a duodenal diverticulum: a case report. Cases journal, 2(1), 1-3.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/5809
dc.description.abstract	Abstract Bleeding duodenal diverticulum is a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding, which sometimes can be massive and life threatening. We report one such case and the management, with a successful outcome. Different diagnostic techniques and management options available are also discussed. Introduction Duodenum is the commonest site of diverticulae in the small bowel with a reported prevalence rate of up to 25% in autopsy studies [1]. The majority of them are asymptomatic and usually identified as an incidental finding at endoscopy or in barium studies. Complications from duodenal diverticulae occur due to mechanical pressure effects or due to diverticulitis [2].	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Springer-Verlag	en_US
dc.title	Massive gastrointestinal haemorrhage from a duodenal diverticulum: a case report	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US