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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
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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.

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  • Management options include primary segmental or extended colonic resection.