Giant diverticulum of the sigmoid colon with perforation. Report of a case |
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Authors: | Cangemi V Borghese M Fiori E Bononi M Ricci F Cangemi R Galati G Montalto R Volpino P |
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Affiliation: | Department of Surgery, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy. |
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Abstract: | We present a case of perforated giant diverticulum of the sigmoid colon. This condition is extremely rare and only a few cases have so far been reported in the literature. Our case involved a 55-year old woman. Diagnosis was easy with barium enema and CT scan examination. Laparotomy revealed a giant diverticulum of the sigmoid colon compressing adjacent structures with signs of inflammation. An en bloc resection of the sigmoid colon, ovary and fallopian tube was performed with primary colon-rectal anastomosis.The post-operative course was uneventful. |
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