Jejunal pseudodiverticulosis. Three cases report

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2017 Apr;109(4):305-306. doi: 10.17235/reed.2017.4403/2016.

Abstract

Jejunal pseudodiverticulosis is an uncommon entity. Pseudodiverticulum are usually asymptomatic and an incidental finding. They can have a less frequent acute onset with perforation, obstruction or bleeding and they could have high morbidity and mortality. We report three patients who debuted with an acute abdomen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diverticulum / diagnosis*
  • Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Perforation
  • Jejunal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Jejunal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed