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Perforated jejunal diverticulum: CT diagnosis
J F Hibbeln1, A A Gorodetsky, A C Wilbur
1Department of Radiology, University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago 60612.
Abdominal Imaging
|January 1, 1995
Summary
A perforated jejunal diverticulum with retroperitoneal extension is rare. This case highlights computed tomographic (CT) and radiographic findings of this uncommon complication.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Jejunal diverticula are uncommon but can lead to serious complications.
- Perforation is a known risk, but extension into the retroperitoneum is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- The case involved a patient with a perforated jejunal diverticulum.
- The perforation extended into the retroperitoneal space.
Findings:
- Computed tomographic (CT) imaging revealed characteristic features of the perforation and retroperitoneal extension.
- Plain radiography also provided diagnostic clues to this rare condition.
Implications:
- Radiologists and surgeons should be aware of the imaging findings associated with this rare complication.
- Early recognition through imaging is crucial for timely surgical intervention and improved patient outcomes.