Perforated jejunal diverticulitis in a nonagenarian veteran: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.09.011
Abstract: Highlights • Jejunal diverticula (JD) are uncommon occurrences that frequently present as a diagnostic dilemma.• Most JD are asymptomatic, only 15% present with surgical problems including perforation.• Perforation from JD is exceedingly rare.• Due to… read more here.
Keywords: perforated jejunal; diverticulitis nonagenarian; jejunal diverticulitis; case ... See more keywords
Perforated Jejunal Diverticulitis
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DOI: 10.1159/000503896
Abstract: Small intestinal diverticula are very rare; their incidence ranges from 0.06 to 1.3%, with a higher prevalence after the 6th decade of life. Among these small intestinal diverticula, duodenal diverticula are more frequent, followed by… read more here.
Keywords: perforated jejunal; gastroenterology; diverticula; jejunal diverticulitis ... See more keywords