title: Perforated jejunal diverticulitis: a rare presentation of acute abdomen.
abstract: Jejunal diverticulosis is a rare clinical finding with possible serious complications. A case of acute abdomen due to a perforated jejunal diverticulum is discussed, followed by a literature review concerning aetiology, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatment is provided.
authors.affiliation: Heilig Hartziekenhuis Roeselare, Roeselare, Belgium. filipvanrykel@hotmail.com
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vanrykel
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pattyn
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vuylsteke
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Smet
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery