| Perforated jejunal diverticulitis: a rare presentation of acute abdomen. | |
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PMID: 20690527 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Jejunal diverticulosis is a rare clinical finding with possible serious complications. A case of acute abdomen due to a perforated jejunal diverticulum is discussed, followed by a literature review concerning aetiology, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatment is provided. |
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Authors:
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F Vanrykel; P Pattyn; P Vuylsteke; B Smet |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta chirurgica Belgica Volume: 110 ISSN: 0001-5458 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Chir. Belg. Publication Date: 2010 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-09 Completed Date: 2010-09-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370571 Medline TA: Acta Chir Belg Country: Belgium |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 367-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Heilig Hartziekenhuis Roeselare, Roeselare, Belgium. filipvanrykel@hotmail.com |
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Abdomen, Acute
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etiology*,
surgery Aged Diverticulitis / diagnosis*, surgery Diverticulum / pathology*, surgery Female Humans Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis*, surgery Jejunal Diseases / diagnosis*, surgery |
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