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Giant sigmoidal diverticulum: report of a case and review of the literature.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  648285     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A case report of giant sigmoidal diverticulum and a review of the relevant medical literature are presented. Only 20 cases have previously been reported. Diagnosis is dependent on a gradually enlarging mass, usually found on physicial examination. Radiologic study usually confirms the diagnosis and differentiates this condition from others, such as intestinal duplication, emphysematous cholecystitis, cholecysto-enteric fistulas, etc. The treatment is prophylactic. It is important to undertake early surgical intervention before the condition progresses to perforation or other complications.
Authors:
L Wetstein; A Camera; R A Trillo; B O Zamora
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Diseases of the colon and rectum     Volume:  21     ISSN:  0012-3706     ISO Abbreviation:  Dis. Colon Rectum     Publication Date:  1978 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1978-07-26     Completed Date:  1978-07-26     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372764     Medline TA:  Dis Colon Rectum     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  110-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Barium Sulfate / diagnostic use
Biliary Fistula / diagnosis
Cholecystitis / diagnosis
Colon, Sigmoid* / pathology,  radiography
Diagnosis, Differential
Diverticulum, Colon* / pathology,  radiography
Emphysema / diagnosis
Gallbladder Diseases / diagnosis
Humans
Intestinal Fistula / diagnosis
Intestines / abnormalities
Male
Middle Aged
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
7727-43-7/Barium Sulfate

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