Abstract

Small bowel diverticulosis represents an uncommon pathology that is often misdiagnosed, since it causes non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. It is defined by the existence of multiple diverticula, which are located most frequently in the jejunum. Acquired and congenital diverticula of the jejunum in the adult are unusual entity. These lesions are usually asymptomatic and may produce chronic symptoms. It is because of the rarity of the entity that they often produce a diagnostic as well as therapeutic dilemma resulting in unnecessary morbidity and mortality. This is a report on a case presented to emergency with features suggestive of perforation peritonitis with incidental finding of multiple small gut diverticula.

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