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[Perforated jejunal diverticulum. A case report].

Guido Basile¹, Antonino Buffone, Giuseppe Boscarelli

¹Università degli Studi di Catania, Dipartimento di Chirurgia, Sezione di Chirurgia d'Urgenza e Generale, Catania. gbasile@unict.it

Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia

|June 25, 2008

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A perforated jejunal diverticulum caused acute peritonitis in a 69-year-old woman. Surgical resection and anastomosis led to a successful recovery, highlighting the importance of timely intervention for this rare condition.

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Gastroenterology
Surgical Case Report

Background:

Jejunal diverticula affect approximately 1% of the population.
While often asymptomatic, they can lead to serious complications such as bleeding, obstruction, or perforation.

Observation:

A 69-year-old female presented with acute peritonitis due to a perforated jejunal diverticulum.
The patient underwent laparotomy, intestinal resection, and a one-layer end-to-end anastomosis.

Findings:

The patient was discharged in good condition after seven days.
Prompt surgical treatment is crucial to prevent hypovolemic or septic shock in diverticular complications.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis and surgical management of jejunal diverticular complications.
Advanced imaging like CT scans and capsule endoscopy aids in pre-operative diagnosis.