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Perforated jejunal diverticula: a case report.

Joseph S Butler1, Christopher G Collins, Gerard P McEntee

  • 1Department of Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. josephsbutler@hotmail.com.

Journal of Medical Case Reports
|June 8, 2010
PubMed
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Elderly patients with jejunal diverticulosis may present with acute abdominal pain. This rare condition can lead to serious complications like perforation, requiring surgical intervention.

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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis

Published on: October 29, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Jejunal diverticula are uncommon and often asymptomatic.
  • Complications can include chronic symptoms or acute presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of jejunal diverticulosis with perforation in an elderly patient.
  • To highlight the potential for severe morbidity and mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of an 82-year-old woman with acute abdominal pain and vomiting.
  • Diagnostic imaging including X-ray and CT scan.
  • Surgical laparotomy for diagnosis and repair.

Main Results:

  • CT revealed jejunal diverticula with free air, suggesting perforation.
  • Laparotomy confirmed multiple jejunal diverticula and two perforations.
  • Primary repair of perforations and extensive washout were performed.

Conclusions:

  • Jejunal diverticulosis in the elderly is associated with significant risks.
  • Suspect jejunal diverticulosis in elderly patients with abdominal pain and altered bowel habits.