International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Case Studies | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 6 Issue 12, December 2017


Perforated Jejunal Diverticulum ? A Rare Acute Abdomen Presentation

Manish Verma [5] | Anuj Kumar [7] | Udipt Shringi | Zaheen Khan | M G Vashist [5]


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


Edition: Volume 6 Issue 12, December 2017,


Pages: 1428 - 1429


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