Perforated jejunal diverticulitis as a rare cause of acute abdomen.

Peters, R; Grust, A; Gerharz, C D; Dumon, C; Fürst, G · Eur Radiol · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Jejunal diverticula is rare and in most cases without any symptoms. They become clinically relevant when complications, such as diverticulitis, malabsorption caused by bacterial overgrowth, intestinal hemorrhage, or obstruction, occur. In this case report a case of perforated jejunal diverticulitis is presented and the problems in finding the correct diagnosis are discussed.

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