Duodenal Diverticular Bleeding after Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Duodenal diverticulae are common with a variable incidence in different studies. Most duodenal diverticulae are asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally. Duodenal diverticular bleeding is WI infrequent complication, but it may be life-threatening with massive blood loss. We report a 70-year-old man who had duodenal diverticular bleeding 6 days after endoscopic retro grade cholangiopancrcatography for extraction of common bile duct stones. Endoscopy was performed initially for hemostasis but failed to control the bleeding. Emergency angiography with superselective arterial embolization was performed. This patient recovered after embolization.