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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Jejunal diverticulitis is a rare cause of abdominal pain, often mimicking other conditions.
  • It carries a risk of serious complications, including perforation.
  • Limited evidence exists for optimal management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate management strategies and outcomes for jejunal diverticular perforation (JDP).
  • To compare outcomes between surgical and conservative treatment approaches for JDP.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective observational study at a single UK center.
  • Included 12 patients diagnosed with jejunal diverticular perforation (JDP) between 2012 and 2025.
  • Data analyzed included demographics, presentation, imaging, treatment, complications, and outcomes; statistical comparisons between surgical and conservative groups were performed.

Main Results:

  • Twelve patients (mean age 71.5 years, 75% male) with confirmed JDP via CT.
  • Seven patients (58.3%) underwent surgery (segmental resection/anastomosis); five (41.7%) received conservative management (IV antibiotics).
  • Complication rates were similar (42.9% surgical vs. 40.0% conservative), with no observed mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Jejunal diverticulitis with perforation requires early recognition and CT confirmation.
  • Both conservative and surgical management yield favorable outcomes.
  • Treatment decisions should consider clinical stability, antibiotic response, and surgical suitability.