AI Article Synopsis
- Jejunal diverticulosis is a rare condition characterized by multiple pouches forming in the wall of the jejunum, primarily affecting older adults.
- Its causes are linked to problems with gut movement, structural weaknesses, and high pressure inside the intestine, leading to the mucosa pushing through weak spots in the wall.
- Symptoms can range from no noticeable issues to serious complications like obstruction, bleeding, or perforation, with treatment options varying based on severity, from conservative care to surgical intervention.
Article Abstract
Jejunal diverticulosis is an uncommon entity of the gastrointestinal tract. It involves the presence of multiple diverticula (pouches) in the jejunal wall. Jejunal diverticulosis is not so common, and the epidemiology is ill defined, but usually, it is known to affect the elderly more. They are considered from a pathophysiological point of view as motility disorders, structural defects, or high intraluminal pressures, with the result of prolapse of the mucosa of the jejunum through weak points of the intestinal wall. It represents a rare entity with different clinical presentations, ranging from being asymptomatic to life-threatening complications such as obstruction, bleeding, or perforation. Treatment depends on the presentation and can be conservative or surgical management.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11226814 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjae436 | DOI Listing |
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