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Association of rectal diverticula and scleroderma
B M Plavsic1, L Raider, V H Drnovsek
1Department of Radiology, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
Acta Radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Rectal diverticula are rare, found in only 0.07% of patients undergoing barium enema. These diverticula were asymptomatic and single in all identified cases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Colorectal Surgery
Background:
- Rectal diverticula are uncommon outpouchings of the rectal wall.
- Their prevalence and clinical significance are not well-established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of rectal diverticula.
- To characterize the morphology and associated conditions of rectal diverticula.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 7,200 barium enema examinations.
- Identification and measurement of rectal diverticula.
Main Results:
- A prevalence of 0.07% for rectal diverticula was observed (5 out of 7,200 patients).
- All identified diverticula were single, with diameters ranging from 10 to 80 mm.
- Two patients with rectal diverticula also had scleroderma.
Conclusions:
- Rectal diverticula are rare findings on barium enema.
- The identified rectal diverticula were asymptomatic in this patient cohort.
- Further research may be needed to understand the clinical implications of rectal diverticula.