All are true about duodenal diveicula except:
Correct Answer: Whenever found, should be treated due to increased risk of complications
Description: Duodenal diveicula: 2nd m/c site of diveicula formation after colon Majority of patients asymptomatic Most of diveicula are in Peri-ampullary region in close relation with Bile duct and pancreatic duct. Clinical manifestation: Cholangitis - Due to compression of Bile duct Pancreatitis - Due to compression of pancreatic duct Diagnosis Diagnosis by endoscopy or by plain abdominal films showing an a typical gas bubble Treatment Asymptomatic, found incidentally: No treatment MC and most effective treatment for symptoms or complications: Diveiculectomy
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