A rare case of jejunal diverticulitis
By: S Tilakaratne, W Coomaraswamy and SD Ratnapala
Open Access
|Oct 2009Abstract
Jejunal diverticulitis is a rare condition which usually occurs in the elderly. Autopsy studies have revealed an incidence between 1.3% and 4.6% and radiological studies indicated an incidence between 0.02% and 2.3%. The condition is difficult to diagnose because its symptoms can mimic other conditions of acute abdomen. Perforation and other complications of diverticula are common in this condition. We report a patient with jejunal diverticulitis who was successfully treated surgically.
DOI: 10.4038/gmj.v14i1.1186
Galle Medical Journal Vol.14(1) 2009 79-80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/gmj.v14i1.1186 | Journal eISSN: 1391-7072
Language: English
Page range: 79 - 80
Published on: Oct 8, 2009
Published by: Galle Medical Association
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2009 S Tilakaratne, W Coomaraswamy, SD Ratnapala, published by Galle Medical Association
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