Tunisian Journal of Emergency Medicine

Jejunal Diverticulosis: Review

Authors
  • Lassaad CHTOUROU

Keywords:
Complications, Diagnosis, Diverticulum, Jejunum;
Abstract

Jejunal diverticulosis is a rare pathology (less than 5% of the general population). It often has 
a non-specific symptomatology making its diagnosis usually difficult. It may be complicated
by diverticulitis, perforation, acute intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding, or intestinal
malabsorption. Conservative treatment of symptomatic jejunal diverticulosis may be performed
with however poor outcomes. Surgery is then unavoidable. Short and limited intestinal resection
should always be preferred to prevent short bowel syndrome. The main poor prognostic factors
are diagnosis and surgery delays. 

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Published
28-12-2024
Section
Short Review
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Jejunal Diverticulosis: Review. (2024). Tunisian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.0000/rhkkn136

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