Abstract
We present a case of perforated giant diverticulum of the sigmoid colon. This condition is extremely rare and only a few cases have so, far been reported in the literature. Our case involved a 55-year old woman. Diagnosis was easy with barium enema and CT scan examination. Laparotomy revealed a giant diverticulum of the sigmoid colon compressing adjacent structures with signs of inflammation. An en bloc resection of the sigmoid colon, ovary and fallopian tube was performed with primary colon-rectal anastomosis. The post-operative course was uneventful.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 213-216 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Minerva Chirurgica |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Colonic diseases, diagnosis
- Colonic diseases, surgery
- Diverticulum, diagnosis
- Diverticulum, surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Giant diverticulum of the sigmoid colon with perforation. Report of a case'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Cite this
Cangemi, V., Borghese, M., Fiori, E., Bononi, M., Ricci, F., Cangemi, R., Galati, G., Montalto, R., & Volpino, P. (2002). Giant diverticulum of the sigmoid colon with perforation. Report of a case. Minerva Chirurgica, 57(2), 213-216.