Perforated Jejunal Diverticulum ? A Rare Acute Abdomen Presentation
Abstract: Jejunal diverticula are rare and mostly asymptomatic. However, they may lead to chronic non-specific abdominal symptoms such as diarrhea, chronic abdominal pain, bloating or rarely, can present as small bowel perforation. In case of perforation, the recommended treatment is resection and anastomosis. Such a rare case was encountered and managed successfully.
Keywords: acute abdomen, jejunal diverticula, small bowl perforation
How to Cite?: Manish Verma, Anuj Kumar, Udipt Shringi, Zaheen Khan, M G Vashist, "Perforated Jejunal Diverticulum ? A Rare Acute Abdomen Presentation", Volume 6 Issue 12, December 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1428-1429, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20179036, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20179036