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Giant colonic diverticulum
P Neary1, V Kurli, A Nicholson
1Academic Surgical Unit, Castlehill Hospital, Hull, East Yorkshire, UK. paulneary@yahoo.com
Irish Journal of Medical Science
|March 1, 2005
Summary
Giant colonic diverticuli are rare. This case report details a type I giant colonic diverticulum diagnosed via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), highlighting successful surgical resection and management options.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Giant colonic diverticuli are rare, with over 100 cases documented.
- The etiology and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of giant colonic diverticuli are infrequently described in medical literature.
Observation:
- An 87-year-old female presented with tenesmus, urgency, and altered bowel habits.
- Diagnostic imaging included plain abdominal radiography, barium enema, and MRI.
Findings:
- A type I giant colonic diverticulum was diagnosed.
- The patient underwent successful segmental colonic resection.
Implications:
- Giant colonic diverticuli, though rare, are treatable surgical conditions.
- Management options include primary segmental or extended colonic resection.