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Perforated Jejunal diverticulitis with extensive diverticulosis: a case report

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Preprint from Authorea Preprints, 15 Jul 2021
https://doi.org/10.22541/au.162638403.35744869/v1 PPR: PPR370660 

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Abstract 

Jejunal diverticulitis is a rare condition and usually occurs in the elderly. Its association with extensive diverticulosis is exceptional and makes the management more challenging. We report a case of a 74-year-old man with perforated jejunal diverticulitis with extensive diverticulosis who underwent a surgical management.

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