Paraduodenal hernia and jejunal diverticulosis.
A case of left-sided paraduodenal hernia and jejunal diverticulosis is described in 75-year-old man who presented with chronic intermittent abdominal pain, weight loss, and anemia. A brief review of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation displays the variety of symptoms associated with these rare conditions.
Goodney
Philip P
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Department of Surgery, Veterans Health Administration, White River Junction, Vermont, USA. philip.goodney@hitchcock.org
Pindyck
Frank
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D000368:Aged; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male