| Massive bleeding from a Zenker's diverticulum: case report and review of the literature. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7939909 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Zenker's diverticulum is an unusual site of origin for clinically significant upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Only three such cases have been previously documented. We report a case of massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding from a Zenker's diverticulum seen as hemoptysis and associated with chronic ingestion of one aspirin tablet every other day. Because of the propensity for ingested tablets to lodge in the diverticulum, caution is urged when prescribing ulcerogenic agents in pill form to a patient with a known Zenker's diverticulum. |
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Authors:
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K P Kensing; J G White; F Korompai; W P Dyck |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 87 ISSN: 0038-4348 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 1994 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-11-01 Completed Date: 1994-11-01 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404522 Medline TA: South Med J Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1003-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Gastroenterology, Scott & White Clinic, Temple, TX 76508. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aspirin / adverse effects Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology* Humans Male Zenker Diverticulum / complications* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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50-78-2/Aspirin |
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