[Intestinal hemorrhage from diverticulosis of the jejunum: a case report]

Chir Ital. 2006 Nov-Dec;58(6):803-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The diagnosis of intestinal diverticulosis is difficult to achieve preoperatively because the clinical symptoms are usually non-specific. Intestinal bleeding is a rare complication of jejunal diverticulosis. Its diagnosis and treatment can be difficult and an emergency laparotomy is often needed. We report a case of massive intestinal bleeding from jejunal diverticulosis. The correct diagnosis was first suggested by CT and then confirmed at laparotomy. The treatment was a segmental jejunal resection with primary anastomosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diverticulum / complications*
  • Diverticulum / pathology
  • Diverticulum / surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Humans
  • Jejunal Diseases / complications*
  • Jejunal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Jejunal Diseases / surgery
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome