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Small Bowel Diverticulosis: An Overlooked Entity.

Seth A. Gross1, Seymour Katz

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, North Shore University Hospital-New York University School of Medicine, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA. Sgross8900@aol.com

Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology
|January 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Small bowel diverticulosis (SBD) is a rare condition, often asymptomatic and incidentally found. Complications like malabsorption, bleeding, or obstruction require specific management, ranging from antibiotics to surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Small bowel diverticulosis (SBD) is an uncommon condition, frequently asymptomatic.
  • Diagnosis is often incidental during imaging or endoscopic procedures.
  • Chronic gastrointestinal symptoms can mask SBD, leading to delayed diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnosis and management of small bowel diverticulosis.
  • To highlight SBD as a differential diagnosis in patients with specific symptoms.
  • To outline treatment strategies for SBD complications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of small bowel diverticulosis cases.
  • Analysis of diagnostic findings including contrast studies and endoscopy.

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  • Summary of treatment approaches for various SBD complications.

    • Main Results:

    • Most small bowel diverticulosis cases are asymptomatic.
    • Complications include malabsorption, hemorrhage, obstruction, inflammation, and perforation.
    • Treatment varies from conservative measures to surgical intervention based on complication type.

    Conclusions:

    • Small bowel diverticulosis is an often-overlooked cause of chronic gastrointestinal issues.
    • Prompt recognition and appropriate management are crucial for patients with SBD complications.
    • A triad of anemia, abdominal pain, and radiographic findings of dilated small bowel loops suggests SBD.