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Jejunal diverticulosis with massive hemorrhage.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|December 1, 1978
Summary
Jejunal diverticulosis, a rare condition, can cause severe gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly in the elderly. Surgical resection of the affected jejunum effectively treated this uncommon cause of massive melena.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Jejunal diverticulosis is an uncommon condition characterized by outpouchings in the jejunum.
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage is a significant concern, especially in the elderly population.
Observation:
- A case of jejunal diverticulosis presented with massive melena, an unusual complication.
- The patient was an elderly individual experiencing severe gastrointestinal bleeding.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful surgical resection of the involved jejunal segment.
- Histopathological examination confirmed jejunal diverticulosis as the underlying cause.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering jejunal diverticulosis in the differential diagnosis of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly.
- Emphasizes surgical intervention as a viable and curative treatment for symptomatic jejunal diverticulosis.
- Suggests that small bowel pathology should be investigated in elderly patients with unexplained gastrointestinal hemorrhage.