Perforation and abscess formation of a solitary jejunal diverticulum

Acta Chir Belg. 2007 Mar-Apr;107(2):222-4.

Abstract

Perforation of a jejunal diverticulum is a rare clinical entity. Its elusive clinical presentation often delays diagnosis resulting in high morbidity and mortality rates. We report a case where a female patient was treated conservatively for an intra-abdominal abscess of unknown origin. After three weeks, an exploratory laparoscopy was performed. The definitive diagnosis was an abscess resulting from a perforated solitary jejunal diverticulum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Abscess / surgery
  • Aged
  • Diverticulum / diagnosis*
  • Diverticulum / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery
  • Jejunal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Jejunal Diseases / surgery