[Bleeding secondary duodenal diverticulum: a rare late complication following nephrolithotomy]

Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi. 1992 Feb;8(2):117-20.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Secondary duodenal diverticula are due primarily to traction upon that section from some other cause such as ulcer, cholecystitis and so forth. It accounts for 1.6 to 20% of all duodenal diverticula. Numerous reports of gastrointestinal hemorrhage from duodenal diverticula have appeared in the literature. But massive UGI bleeding due to secondary duodenal diverticulum, caused by nephrolithotomy, was a rare late complication. Here we present a case of a 63-year-old male patient who underwent a right side nephrolithotomy 10 and 8 years previously, then developed massive UGI bleeding suddenly. Pre-operative UGI series and gastroscopy showed chronic duodenal ulcer and duodenal diverticulum at second section where much blood clot was noted. In time, a successful operation was performed. This complication of secondary duodenal diverticulum was rare, so consideration regarding management and surgical approach was discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Diverticulum / etiology*
  • Duodenal Diseases / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Kidney / surgery*
  • Kidney Calculi / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications*