Gastric Diverticulum in the Child: Disease or Radiological Curiosity

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: S Atmani, Saı̈d Boujraf, Mohammed Rami, K. Khattala, Imane Kamaoui, M Hida, Youssef Bouabdallah
DOI: 10.67481/ajps.v3i2.318
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Abstract

Gastric diverticula are rare in childhood. Usually, they are incidentally diagnosed on radiographic examination or seen in upper endoscopy. Eleven year old girl reported chronic abdominal pain with a gastric diverticulum. On the light of this case, we discuss epidemiologic, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and surgical treatment aspects. This last aspect consists of simple excision of the Diverticulum either in symptomatic or complicated forms of this pathology.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Publication details

Journal / source
African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Volume
3
Issue
2
Pages
77–79
Publication date
25 May 2026
Language
EN