| Perforation of jejunal diverticulum: case report and review of literature. | |
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PMID: 10697359 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report the case of a 90-year-old woman, previously diagnosed with jejunal and colonic diverticula, who presented with left lower quadrant abdominal pain suggesting either colonic diverticulitis or ischemic colitis. A computed tomography scan revealed a perforated jejunal diverticulum with abscess formation. The patient promptly was treated surgically without complications. A review of the literature indicates the rarity of perforation of jejunal diverticula and the difficulty of early diagnosis. We discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of this rare entity. It is important for primary care physicians to be familiar with this disease. Delay in work-up often results in catastrophic consequences. |
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Authors:
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M Fang; S Agha; R Lee; J Culpepper-Morgan; A D'Souza |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Connecticut medicine Volume: 64 ISSN: 0010-6178 ISO Abbreviation: Conn Med Publication Date: 2000 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-03-17 Completed Date: 2000-03-17 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372745 Medline TA: Conn Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 7-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Norwalk Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine. |
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Abdominal Pain
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etiology* Abscess / etiology, surgery Aged Aged, 80 and over Diverticulum / complications*, diagnosis, surgery Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis*, etiology, surgery Jejunal Diseases / complications*, diagnosis*, surgery Laparotomy Treatment Outcome |
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