Multiple giant diverticula of the foregut causing upper gastrointestinal obstruction
Small bowel diverticulosis represents an uncommon disorder (except for Meckel diverticulum) often misdiagnosed since it causes non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. Most of times the diagnosis is carried out in case of related complications, such as diverticulitis, hemorrhage, perforation or obstruction. Intestinal obstruction can be caused by inflammatory stenosis due to repeated episodes of diverticulitis, volvulus, intussusception or jejunal stones. Herein we report a case of multiple jejunal diverticula causing chronic gastrointestinal obstruction.
Via di Grottarossa 1035-39 Rome, Italy 00189 Italy
Departments Name: Departments of Surgery II, School of Medicine
Institution name: University of Rome La Sapienza, Sant'Andrea Hospital
Authors: Balducci G, Dente M, Cosenza G, Mercantini P, Salvi PF.
Journal Name: World J Gastroenterol.
Data: 2008, May 28
Volume: 14(20):3259-61
Country: Italy
Other Categories:
Diverticulitis
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