Jejuno-ileal diverticulosis : a review of literature
Journal | Volume 81 - 2018 |
Issue | Fasc.4 - Case series |
Author(s) | A.-S. Ceuppens, S. Dhont, B. Sneyers, C. Schepers, K. Ramboer, P. Van Hootegem |
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(1) Department of Gastroenterology, AZ Sint-Lucas, Brugge, Belgium ; (2) Medicine student, University of Gent, Belgium ; (3) Department of Radiology, AZ Sint-Lucas, Brugge, Belgium. |
Jejunal diverticulosis is a rare entity with variable clinical and anatomical presentations. The majority of cases are discovered incidentally during radiological investigations. Based on a case of a 77 year old woman with jejunal diverticulitis, the current literature about small bowel diverticulosis is reviewed. A jejuno- ileal diverticulum is usually uncomplicated and can be treated conservatively. Serious complications that require surgery can occur. Abdominal CT is the preferred diagnostic tool. (Acta gastroenterol. belg., 2018, 81, 517-519). |
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