Enterolith ileus complicating jejunal diverticulosis

Small intestinal obstruction caused by enteroliths originating in jejunal diverticula is rare. We present our experience with three elderly female patients who were successfully treated for this condition. The diagnosis, in all three cases, was made on laparotomy. Two patients underwent enterolithot...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical gastroenterology 1999-09, Vol.29 (2), p.192-193
Hauptverfasser:	LOBO, D. N, BRAITHWAITE, B. D, FAIRBROTHER, B. J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Diverticulum - complications Diverticulum - surgery Female Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Intestinal Obstruction - etiology Intestinal Obstruction - surgery Jejunal Diseases - complications Jejunal Diseases - surgery Lithiasis - etiology Lithiasis - surgery Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas Medical sciences Other diseases. Semiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Small intestinal obstruction caused by enteroliths originating in jejunal diverticula is rare. We present our experience with three elderly female patients who were successfully treated for this condition. The diagnosis, in all three cases, was made on laparotomy. Two patients underwent enterolithotomy while the third, who had a acutely inflamed jejunal diverticulum, had a jejunal resection.
ISSN:	0192-0790 1539-2031
DOI:	10.1097/00004836-199909000-00019