Jejunal diverticulosis: a rare case of intestinal obstruction.

Journal: Journal Of Surgical Case Reports
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Abstract

Small bowel diverticulosis represents an uncommon pathology that is often misdiagnosed, since it causes non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. It is defined by the existence of multiple diverticula, which are located most frequently in the jejunum. Diagnosis often occurs following the presentation of related complications such as diverticulitis, haemorrhage, perforation or obstruction. Intestinal obstruction can be caused by inflammatory stenosis due to repeated episodes of diverticulitis, volvulus, intussusception or the presence of enteroliths. Here, we report a case of multiple jejunal diverticula causing acute intestinal obstruction.

Authors
Rafik Ghrissi, Houcem Harbi, Mohamed Elghali, Mohamed Belhajkhlifa, Mohamed Letaief