Obturation of the ileum by a jejunal diverticular enterolith

Obturation of the ileum by a jejunal diverticular enterolith

A case of obstruction of the distal portion of the small intestine by a concretion that had originated within a jejunal diverticulum is presented. Obstruction was relieved by removal of the calculus through an enterotomy. The patient's recovery was uncomplicated.

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Veröffentlicht in:Gastroenterology (New York, N.Y. 1943) N.Y. 1943), 1975-06, Vol.68 (6), p.1596-1597
Hauptverfasser: Ottinger, L W, Carter, E L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
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Calculi - etiology
Calculi - surgery
Diverticulum - complications
Female
Humans
Ileum - surgery
Intestinal Obstruction - diagnosis
Intestinal Obstruction - etiology
Intestinal Obstruction - surgery
Jejunum
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Zusammenfassung:A case of obstruction of the distal portion of the small intestine by a concretion that had originated within a jejunal diverticulum is presented. Obstruction was relieved by removal of the calculus through an enterotomy. The patient's recovery was uncomplicated.
ISSN:0016-5085
DOI:10.1016/S0016-5085(75)80151-X