Surgery for non-Meckel's small-bowel diverticular perforation: two case reports and a literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Similar to colonic diverticula, small-intestinal diverticula are often asymptomatic, but may cause life-threatening acute complications. Non-Meckel's small-bowel diverticular perforation is rare, and the rate of mortality is high. However, there is currently no consensus regarding its therapeutic management.

Case presentation

Case 1: A 73-year-old Japanese man with localized lower abdominal pain was referred to our hospital. Enhanced computed tomography (CT) revealed diverticulitis of the small intestine, which was managed conservatively. Four days after admission, abdominal pain worsened, and repeat CT revealed extraintestinal gas. Emergency surgery was performed for the segmental resection of the perforated jejunum with anastomosis. Case 2: A 73-year-old Japanes

SUBMITTER: Matsuya N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11461421 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature