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Small bowel diverticula in elderly patients: a case report and review article
Marah Mansour1, Yazan Abboud2, Racha Bilal3
1Faculty of Medicine, Tartous University, Tartous, Syrian Arab Republic. marahmohammad66@gmail.com.
BMC Surgery
|March 19, 2022
Summary
Small intestine diverticula are rare but can cause serious complications like perforation. This case highlights the importance of considering small bowel diverticula in elderly patients presenting with acute abdominal symptoms requiring surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Small intestine diverticula are uncommon, often asymptomatic in the elderly.
- They can manifest with diverse symptoms or severe complications like bleeding, obstruction, or perforation.
Observation:
- An 84-year-old female presented with an acute surgical abdomen.
- Exploratory laparotomy identified a perforated jejunal diverticulum.
Findings:
- Surgical management included diverticulectomy for the perforated jejunal diverticulum.
- Complicated small bowel diverticula necessitate prompt medical and surgical evaluation.
Implications:
- Small bowel diverticula should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in the elderly.
- Early recognition and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in complicated cases.
