A case of obstruction due to jejunoileal diverticula

J Gastrointest Surg. 2011 Nov;15(11):2108-10. doi: 10.1007/s11605-011-1548-0. Epub 2011 May 3.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to discuss the presentation and diagnosis of a complicated jejunoileal diverticuli.

Case report: The case of a 94-year-old woman with small bowel obstruction secondary to an impacted enterolith from a jejunoileal diverticulum is presented to illustrate the clinical picture and radiographic findings of complicated small bowel diverticula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diverticulum / complications*
  • Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging
  • Diverticulum / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / etiology*
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Jejunal Diseases / etiology*
  • Jejunal Diseases / surgery
  • Radiography