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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Radiology

Background:

  • Diverticula are outpouchings in the gastrointestinal tract, with small intestine diverticular disease being less common than colonic diverticular disease.
  • Common symptoms include epigastric pain and bloating, but severe complications like bleeding, perforation, and obstruction can occur.

Observation:

  • The study presents two cases of massive gastrointestinal bleeding originating from diverticula.
  • One case involved massive bleeding from jejunal diverticula, and the other from colonic diverticula.

Findings:

  • Both cases were diagnosed using acute abdominal computed tomography (CT) angiography.
  • Surgical intervention was successfully employed to manage the massive bleeding in both patients.

Implications:

  • CT angiography is a valuable tool for diagnosing the source of massive gastrointestinal bleeding from diverticula.
  • Prompt surgical treatment can effectively manage severe complications associated with jejunal and colonic diverticular disease.