Isolated perforation of a duodenal diverticulum following blunt abdominal trauma
Only 10% of duodenal diverticula are symptomatic.We present the case of a man who fell from a height of 6 ft, landing on his abdomen and presenting 4 h later with severe back pain and a rigid abdomen.At laparotomy, a Work Socks perforated retroperitoneal duodenal diverticulum was found and repaired with an omental patch.No other injury was n