In:
Digestive Surgery, S. Karger AG, Vol. 17, No. 6 ( 2000), p. 643-645
Abstract:
〈 i 〉 Background/Aims: 〈 /i 〉 Jejunal diverticulosis (JD) is a rare disease that has a variable presentation. The signs, symptoms, diagnosis, complications and treatment of JD will be discussed through a review of the literature and a series of cases from our own institution. 〈 i 〉 Methods: 〈 /i 〉 A retrospective analysis of the diagnosis, treatment and complications of JD was performed by a literature review. This was accompanied by a series of four cases of JD diagnosed and treated in our own institution. 〈 i 〉 Conclusions: 〈 /i 〉 JD is a rare disease in which most patients are asymptomatic. However, JD’s different complications are serious and can be fatal. The treatment is mainly surgical; however, there have been cases where nonsurgical management was successful.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0253-4886
,
1421-9883
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2000
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1468560-7
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