[Diverticulosis of the small intestine]

Rozhl Chir. 1992 Apr;71(3-4):133-5.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

The authors describe a case of a patient who has reoperated for generalized peritonitis shortly after elective inguinal hernia repair. The cause of peritonitis was small bowel diverticulosis with a ruptured diverticulum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diverticulum* / complications
  • Diverticulum* / diagnosis
  • Diverticulum* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Jejunal Diseases* / complications*
  • Jejunal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Jejunal Diseases* / surgery
  • Male
  • Peritonitis / etiology
  • Rupture, Spontaneous