A Rare Cause of Dyspepsia: A Case Report of Gastric Diverticulum
- Author:
Ren Yi Kow
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Author Information
- Collective Name:Ren Yi Kowa; Dhauiddin Hai Ismail; Chooi Leng Low; Khatrulnada Md Saad; Ed Simor Khan Mor Japar Khan
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: gastric; diverticulum; dyspepsia; medical; treatment
- From: The International Medical Journal Malaysia 2019;18(1):109-112
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: A gastric diverticulum is an outpouching from the gastric mucosa. It is extremely rare. It is normally asymptomatic, but some may present with non-specific abdominal pain. A combination of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and radiological contrast study such as oral barium study and computed tomography are needed to make a definite diagnosis and to rule out other associated pathology. Although treatment with medical therapy has been reported to be effective, the use of open and laparoscopic resection also yields a good outcome in the management of complicated gastric diverticulum. We present a case of symptomatic gastric diverticulum which has been successfully treated with medical therapy.
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