Is duodenal diverticulum serious?
Duodenal diverticulum alone is not serious and is overwhelmingly asymptomatic and does not require treatment. However, it can be combined with other conditions and present with epigastric discomfort such as…
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Can duodenal diverticula be left untreated?
Depending on the situation. Patients with duodenal diverticula may not be treated if they have no clinical symptoms, but annual barium meal examinations of the upper gastrointestinal tract should be…
Who are the most common cases of duodenal diverticulum?
The incidence of duodenal diverticula increases with age and is less common under the age of 30 and more common in people over 50. In addition, there is a high…