Unusual cases of perforated diverticulitis of colon.
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.
Terry
J H
JH
Indian River Memorial Hospital, Vero Beach.
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