title: Giant sigmoid diverticulum: a report of three cases.
abstract: The imaging appearances of three patients with a giant sigmoid diverticulum are described. The prominent feature was a large gaseous lucency noted in the lower abdomen on plain radiographs. Computed tomography (CT) was undertaken in two cases and in these a large gas filled collection was identified containing a small quantity of fluid. In the third case the collection was aspirated, contrast medium injected and a communication with the large bowel demonstrated. The condition is uncommon and needs to be distinguished from sigmoid and caecal volvulus.
authors: Department of Radiology, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Cheshire, UK.
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Naing
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Ray
authors: C F
authors: CF
authors: Loughran
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed