Laparoscopic Resection of a Congenital Gastric Diverticulum that was Found Incidentally on Imaging: A Case Report.

Abstract

Gastric diverticula are quite rare and can be either acquired or congenital. Resection is recommended when the diverticula are large (>4 cm), PPI therapy does not relieve symptoms, and/or complications arise. We present a case of a patient with a long-standing history of symptoms related to a congenital gastric diverticulum that had been found incidentally on imaging during a workup for possible small bowel obstruction. The patient underwent a successful laparoscopic, robotic assisted surgical resection of the congenital gastric diverticulum with complete relief of his symptoms.

• Authors: Ganeva Kendall, David Fromm
• Journal: South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association (S D Med) Vol. 75 Issue suppl 8 Pg. s21 (Aug 2022) ISSN: 0038-3317 [Print] United States
• PMID: 36745993 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright© South Dakota State Medical Association.

Topics

• Humans
• Diverticulum, Stomach (diagnostic imaging, surgery, complications)
• Laparoscopy (methods)
• Intestine, Small
• Intestinal Obstruction