title: Unusual cases of perforated diverticulitis of colon.
abstract: Two extraordinary cases of perforated diverticulitis with extraperitoneal presentation are described. The diagnosis should be kept in mind in unusual cases of pain or sepsis in the elderly. A brief review of pathogenesis is given. Surgical treatment with primary resection and drainage is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Terry
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged