Endoscopic ampullectomy in a patient with a duodenal diverticulum. A challenging procedure.
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A 65 year-old male was admitted to the University hospital with obstructive jaundice. Endoscopic examination revealed a grossly abnormal major ampulla, situated at the edge of a large duodenal diverticulum. Biopsy of the ampulla was positive for villous adenoma. We describe the technique utilized to successfully perform an end-bloc endoscopic resection of a major ampulla on a diverticulum.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Revista de gastroenterologia de Mexico
دوره 75 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010