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 |
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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