Duodenal diverticular haemorrhage in a patient taking NSAID.
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ABSTRACT
We present a 55 years old male with severe anemia with history of pain abdomen for 2 weeks and malena of 10 days duration. He was taking NSAID (Diclofenac sodium). Upper GI endoscopy done twice did not reveal any abnormality. Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) barium series with small bowel follow through revealed a diverticulum on medial wall of second part of duodenum and there was evidence of ulcer in diverticulum. He underwent diverticulectomy. On follow up after 6 months patient was asymptomatic.
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Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Fluoroscopy
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Diclofenac
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Diverticulum
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Low Back Pain
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Duodenal Diseases
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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