Small intestinal complications of diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon

Journal Article · Fri Dec 19 00:00:00 EST 1986 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1986.03380230082031· OSTI ID:6957966

Frager, D; Wolf, E L; Frager, J D; Beneventano, T C

The clinical and radiological manifestations of diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon are well recognized. Mild cases respond to medical therapy, while more severe and complicated cases require surgical intervention in approximately 25% to 33% of instances. The barium enema examination usually demonstrates the following: (1) paracolic abscess or fistula, (2) spasm of the sigmoid colon, (3) stricturing of the sigmoid, often with complete obstruction, and (4) fistulals to other viscera, particularly the urinary bladder. This study describes the less recognized clinical and radiological findings of small intestinal involvement as a complication of diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon.

• Research Organization: Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
• OSTI ID: 6957966
• Journal Information: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Vol. 256:23
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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