Complicated jejunal diverticulitis: A case report and review of literature. Issue 11 (15th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Scheese, Daniel; Alwatari, Yahya; Khan, Jamal; Slaughter, Ashley
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 10:Issue 11(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-11-15
• Subjects: diverticulitis -- gastroenterology -- general surgery -- jejunal diverticulitis -- small intestine; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6570
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Jejunal diverticulitis is an uncommon pathology wherein a delay in diagnosis can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. We report a case of such diverticula requiring operative management, after patient failed non‐operative management, likely due to advanced jejunal inflammation from a delay in diagnosis and subsequent management. Abstract : With a low reported incidence rate, jejunal diverticulitis can be easily overlooked in elderly patients presenting with nausea and abdominal pain. A delay in diagnosis and treatment has potential for intestinal obstruction, bleeding, and perforation. Mortality rates of 40% have been reported in cases of perforation secondary to jejunal diverticulitis.