Jejunal diverticulitis.
Although uncommon, jejunoileal diverticula are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Both acute and chronic symptoms can be varied and non-specific, making jejunoileal diverticular disease a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We report a case of jejunal diverticular disease, complicated by acute diverticulitis, in a 75-year-old male who was successfully treated with conservative approach. The non-surgical approach was enabled by early assessment with multislice CT and active close observation.
Wild
Jonathan Rl
JR
Department of General Surgery, Barnsley Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Gawber Road, Barnsley, UK. jonnywild@doctors.org.uk
Shiwani
Mohammed H
MH
Ullah
Q
Q
D000368:Aged; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002444:Cefuroxime / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D008795:Metronidazole; D002444:Cefuroxime