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. 2009 Oct 17;71(5):238–244. doi: 10.1007/s12262-009-0077-5

Jejunal diverticulae: reports of two cases with review of literature

Onkar Singh 1,✉, Shilpi Singh Gupta 1, Sumit Shukla 1, Raj K Mathur 1, Satish Shukla 2
PMCID: PMC3452781  PMID: 23133166

Abstract

Introduction

Jejunal diverticulosis (JD) is a rare disease of elderly people. Majority of diagnosed individuals are asymptomatic and found incidentally. The disease is clinically significant because of associated potential risk of serious complications. Due to the rarity and variable presentation of this clinical entity, diagnosis is often difficult and delayed, resulting in unnecessary morbidity and mortality. Clinical presentations, signs, diagnosis, complications and treatment of JD are discussed through a review of the literature and report of two cases.

Methods

A literature review was done for analysis of diagnosis, treatment and complications of JD. Two cases of JD diagnosed and treated in our institution are also presented.

Conclusion

JD is a rare disease which has variable presentations and thus poses a challenge to our diagnostic skills. Awareness about complications and presentation of the condition is needed for early detection and avoiding unnecessary mortality.

Keywords: Jejunal diverticulosis, Diverticulitis, Acute abdomen

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