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Jejunal diverticulitis.

A Sibille1, R Willocx

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Clinique Générale Saint-Jean, Brussels, Belgium.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|May 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Perforated jejunal diverticulitis is a rare condition affecting 0.07%-2% of people. Surgical resection is the primary treatment for this potentially fatal small bowel complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Jejunal diverticulosis is an uncommon condition with a reported prevalence ranging from 0.07% to 2% in the general population.
  • While often asymptomatic, jejunal diverticula can lead to serious complications such as diverticulitis.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of perforated jejunal diverticulitis in a 44-year-old male.
  • Enteroclysis is identified as the optimal diagnostic modality for jejunal diverticulosis.

Findings:

  • Perforation secondary to jejunal diverticulitis is a rare but life-threatening event, carrying a high mortality rate.
  • Bacterial overgrowth, obstruction, and acute hemorrhage are other potential complications of jejunal diverticulosis.

Implications:

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  • Prompt surgical intervention, specifically resection of the affected jejunal segment, is crucial for managing perforated jejunal diverticulitis.
  • Further research into the manometric and histological abnormalities of the small bowel may elucidate the physiopathogenesis of jejunal diverticula formation.