World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery · 2011 · 81 citations · 10 references
MedicineClinical SciencesSurgeryBowel ManagementGastroenterologyGastrointestinal OncologyBowel ObstructionColonic DisordersGastrointestinal PathologyGastrointestinal PerforationIntestinal ObstructionSmall Intestine DisordersColonic DiverticulosisJejunal DiverticulosisLarge Bowel ObstructionPreoperative DiagnosisSmall Bowel SurgerySmall Intestinal BleedingSmall Intestinal PathologyTreatment Options Discussion
AIM: To globally approach the clinical entity of small bowel diverticulosis and, at the same time, set out the treatment options. METHODS: We analysed 77 cases of diverticula located in the duodenum, jejunum and ileum that were treated in our department, evaluating the symptoms, diagnostic approach and offered treatment. RESULTS: Almost half of the diverticula (46.7%) were incidentally discovered and Meckel's diverticula represented the majority (43%) that were actually the only true diverticula. A high complication rate (53%) which included inflammation with or without perforation (22%), bleeding (10%) or obstructive ileus (12%) due to small bowel diverticulosis was reported. The preoperative diagnosis was often impossible (44% of complicated cases). CONCLUSION: Although small bowel diverticulosis has a low incidence, it should be in the clinician's mind in order to avoid misdiagnosis.
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