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
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Diverticulum* / complications
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Diverticulum* / diagnosis
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Diverticulum* / surgery
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Humans
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Jejunal Diseases* / complications*
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Jejunal Diseases* / diagnosis
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Jejunal Diseases* / surgery
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Male
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Peritonitis / etiology
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Rupture, Spontaneous