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Jejunal diverticulosis: a rare case of intestinal obstruction.

Authors :
Ghrissi, Rafik
Elghali, Mohamed Amine
Letaief, Mohamed Rached
Harbi, Houcem
Belhajkhlifa, Mohamed Habib
Source :
Journal of Surgical Case Reports. 2016, Vol. 2016 Issue 2, p1-3. 3p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Small bowel diverticulosis represents an uncommon pathology that is often misdiagnosed, since it causes non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. It is defined by the existence of multiple diverticula, which are located most frequently in the jejunum. Diagnosis often occurs following the presentation of related complications such as diverticulitis, haemorrhage, perforation or obstruction. Intestinal obstruction can be caused by inflammatory stenosis due to repeated episodes of diverticulitis, volvulus, intussusception or the presence of enteroliths. Here, we report a case of multiple jejunal diverticula causing acute intestinal obstruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20428812
Volume :
2016
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112959790
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjv176