Multiple giant diverticula of the jejunum causing intestinal obstruction: report of a case and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Multiple diverticulosis of jejunum represents an uncommon pathology of the small bowel. The disease is usually asymptomatic and must be taken into consideration in cases of unexplained malabsorption, anemia, chronic abdominal pain or discomfort. Related complicat...

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Main Authors: Archontovasilis Fotis, Mathioulakis Stavros, Vlachos Konstantinos, Falidas Evangelos, Villias Constantinos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/6/1/8