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Perforated jejunal diverticulum presenting as acute abdomen
B Papaziogas1, J Koutelidakis, D Dragoumis
1"G. Gennimatas" Hospital, 2" Surgical Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. papaziog@med.auth.gr
Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|April 22, 2010
Summary
Jejunal diverticulosis, a rare condition, can cause acute abdominal pain. This case highlights the importance of considering jejunal diverticulum perforation in acute abdomen diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Report
Background:
- Jejunal diverticula are uncommon outpouchings of the small intestine.
- Perforation of these diverticula is a rare but serious complication.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old male presented with acute, severe abdominal pain, nausea, and flatulence.
- Exploratory laparotomy revealed multiple jejunal diverticula, with one ruptured.
Findings:
- Segmental resection of the jejunum was performed to treat the ruptured diverticulum.
- Histopathological confirmation of jejunal diverticulum perforation.
Implications:
- Jejunal diverticulum perforation should be included in the differential diagnosis for acute abdomen.
- Early surgical intervention is crucial for managing this condition.
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