Gastric diverticulum: an uncommon endoscopic finding in a case of halitosis

Received: January 08, 2018
Accepted: February 01, 2018
Ref: Yagnik VD. Gastric diverticulum: an uncommon endoscopic finding in a case of halitosis. Internet J Med Update. 2018 Jan;13(1):22-24. doi: 10.4314/ijmu.v13i1.5
CrossRef Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijmu.v13i1.5

Vipul D Yagnik

Consultant endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeon, Ronak Endo-laparoscopy and General Surgical Hospital, Patan, Gujarat, India

(Corresponding Author: Vipul D Yagnik, 77, Siddhraj Nagar, Rajmahal Road, Patan-384265, Gujarat, India; Email: vipulyagnik78@gmail.com)

ABSTRACT

A gastric diverticulum is an outpouching of the stomach or gastric wall. It is an uncommon anatomical abnormality and can present with a variety of symptoms. Here, we present an interesting case of a gastric diverticulum along with halitosis, which was diagnosed on esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and was managed successfully with conservative treatment, and we review the relevant literature. Surgery is required in case of failed medical management and severe complications.

KEY WORDS: Gastric diverticulum; Halitosis; esophagogastroduodenoscopy; conservative; Surgery

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