Question 1

duodenal diverticulum 2.7 x 2.4 cms means? is it bad

Accepted Answer

Abnormal: Depending on specific location can be minimal issue. May involve pancreatic or biliary duct area and be more of an issue.

Question 2

ct report states periampullary duodenal diverticulum. what does that mean?

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CT findings: A periampullary diverticulum is a small outpouching near the area where the bile duct drains into the small intestine. They are usually of no consequence whatsoever and are only found on CT scan. Rarely it could affect the ability of the bile to flow properly. This is very unusual. I would not worry about it unless you were actually having problems with your liver test numbers. Good luck.

Question 3

what is a doudenal diverticulum? can it cause abdominal pain?

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Outward pouching: From the wall of duodenum. It can lead to pain if it has food stuck in it causing infection bleeding or perforation.
Seek help from a gastroenterologist.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: meckel's diverticulum?

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Meckel's diverticuli: Meckel's diverticulum = a pouch  off the ileum.

Question 5

what is antimesenteric border and how is it related to meckel's diverticulum?

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Meckel's : A Meckel's diverticulum is a full thickness outpouching of the small intestine, usually located on the antimesenteric border of the intestine (the side opposite to the attachment of the mesentery). They are usually asymptomatic, but can occasionally cause bleeding or other complications.

Question 6

please describe the surgery to treat zenker's diverticulum?

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Zenker's: Surgery can be done by open repair or through an endoscope and includes stapling or hand sewing closed the diverticulum and the overlying muscle.  Full details are at: pharyngoesophageal diverticulum: technique of repair. 
Chest surg clin n am.  1995; 5(3):449-58 (issn: 1052-3359)
allen ms
section of general thoracic surgery, mayo clinic, rochester, minnesota, usa
  -obtainable per medical library.

Question 7

what are the surgical options to treat zenker's diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: A zenker's diverticulum is an out pouching of the esophagus. This causes food to get trapped, ferment and cause severe halitosis among other symptoms. Surgery can be done thoracoscopically or endoscopically to staple the zenkers.

Question 8

do all urethral diverticulum need to be surgically removed?

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Surgery: Per Mescape - "To date, no known medical therapy exists for successful treatment of urethral diverticulum."  REF:  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/443296-treatment,  Surgery is the recommended treatment

Question 9

is zenker diverticulum curable?

Accepted Answer

Surgically: This is an anatomic abnormality that once formed, doesn't go away on its own.  Small ones may not cause any symptoms. Larger ones can.  They can be treated by advanced endoscopic techniques and/or surgery.

Question 10

urethra diverticulum. is this serious surgery?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Nothing in life or medicine is 100%.  Even the simplest procedures have risks.  Risks of surgery include bleeding, infection, injury to surrounding tissues, organs, nerves, incontinence, urinary retention, fistula formation, anesthesia reacitions, allergic reactions, urinary urgency, frequency, temporary or pernament pain, disability and death.  Balance out the risks and benefits of surgery.

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