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Giant colonic diverticulum.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15732236     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Over 100 giant colonic diverticuli have been recorded in the literature to date. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and pathophysiology of their aetiology have rarely been described. AIM: To report a giant colonic diverticulum along with the MRI of this clinical entity. RESULTS: An 87 year old female presented with symptoms of tenesmus, urgency and alteration in bowel habit. A type I giant colonic diverticulum was diagnosed and a segmental colonic surgical resection was performed. The plain abdominal radiograph, barium enema and MRI, along with classification and management options are presented. CONCLUSION: Giant colonic diverticuli are rare surgical curiosities that may be successfully treated with either primary segmental or extended colonic resection.
Authors:
P Neary; V Kurli; A Nicholson; A W MacDonald; J R T Monson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Irish journal of medical science     Volume:  173     ISSN:  0021-1265     ISO Abbreviation:  Ir J Med Sci     Publication Date:    2004 Jan-Mar
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-02-28     Completed Date:  2005-04-28     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7806864     Medline TA:  Ir J Med Sci     Country:  Ireland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  38-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Academic Surgical Unit, Castlehill Hospital, Hull, East Yorkshire, UK. paulneary@yahoo.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Diverticulum, Colon / diagnosis*,  radiography,  surgery
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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