Iatrogenic duodenal diverticular perforation during a right laparoscopic nephroureterectomy: a rare complication.

Authors :: Chew KKY
Boot M
Jancewicz S
Sowter S
Source :: BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2022 Jun 01; Vol. 15 (6). Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jun 01.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Duodenal diverticulum perforation is a rare and life-threatening pathology. Perforation secondary to iatrogenic causes is rare, with only 14 cases previously reported. This paper explores a world-first case report on iatrogenic duodenal diverticulum perforation during right laparoscopic nephroureterectomy and a systematic review of all reported cases of duodenal diverticulum perforation in the literature.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2022. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

Subjects :: Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Nephroureterectomy adverse effects
Diverticulum complications
Diverticulum surgery
Duodenal Ulcer complications
Intestinal Perforation complications
Intestinal Perforation surgery
Laparoscopy adverse effects
Peptic Ulcer Perforation surgery

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