What is it about?
A gastric diverticulum is defined as an outpouching of the gastric wall. They are uncommon, with an incidence between 0.01–0.11%.
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Why is it important?
Incidental findings endoscopically or radiologically, halitosis (likely attributed to retention of food residue in the diverticulum), upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleed, upper abdominal pain, reflux, bloating and anorexia.
Perspectives
Gastric diverticula are rare conditions which are largely asymptomatic but may present with varying signs and symptoms. Workup includes both endoscopy and radiological imaging. Treatment is largely dependent on the patient’s symptoms, and a laparoscopic approach is usually recommended for surgery.
Mutee Ur Rehman
Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
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This page is a summary of: A case report of large gastric diverticulum with literature review, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, January 2018, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.02.024.
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