Perforated Jejunal Diverticula-A Case Report with Literature Review

Abstract

Jejunal diverticula are rare and usually asymptomatic. Although, they are seen as incidental findings on CT images, enteroclysis, or during surgery, some patients with diverticula may present with acute abdomen that may require surgical intervention. We have reported a case of symptomatic proximal jejunal diverticulosis in a 66 year old patient who presented with diffuse abdominal pain. The clinical significance, diagnostic evaluation and treatment of jejunal diverticulosis have been reviewed.