Abstract
Perforation of the ascending colon secondary to diverticulitis is an uncommon surgical emergency. It is usually diagnosed during exploratory laparotomy for suspected appendicitis. We report three cases of cecal perforation due to diverticulitis. Imaging work-up, especially computed tomography can establish the preoperative diagnosis of cecal diverticulitis and guide its management.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cecum / pathology*
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Cecum / surgery
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Colon / pathology*
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Colon / surgery
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Diverticulitis, Colonic / complications*
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Female
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Humans
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Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis
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Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
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Intestinal Perforation / surgery
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed