A Rare Complication of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Jejunal Diverticulosis. A Case Report

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https://doi.org/10.22516/25007440.957

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Diverticulum of the colon, jejunum, gastrointestinal bleeding, therapeutic embolization

Abstract

Introduction: Small intestine diverticula are a rare condition with an incidence of 0.6% to 2%. Their location at the level of the jejunum is a rare alteration, and their diagnosis is often delayed due to low clinical suspicion. The clinical manifestation of this pathology is related to the development of complications —15% to 30% of patients, with approximately 10% requiring surgical intervention.

Clinical case: We present a case of a middle-aged adult patient who experienced a complication due to a bleeding jejunal diverticulum. The patient underwent surgical management, which resulted in a satisfactory outcome.

Objective: This article aims to describe jejunal diverticulosis, a rare condition that can have a significant impact on affected individuals. Emphasizing its clinical suspicion as a differential diagnosis for gastrointestinal bleeding is crucial. Additionally, we discuss diagnostic methods and highlight various therapeutic options, including surgical management.

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Author Biographies

Gianmarco Camelo Pardo, Universidad de Santander (UDES)

Médico general. Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Francisco Jose Ortega Torres, medical

Médico General. Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Adriana Maritza León Diaz , Hospital Universitario los Comuneros

Médico, Especialista en Cirugía General, Docente. Hospital Internacional de Colombia, Hospital Universitario los Comuneros, Universidad de Santander. Bucaramanga, Colombia

Cristian Eduardo Tarazona Leon, Hospital Internacional de Colombia

Médico cirujano, Especialista en Cirugía General, Subespecialista en Trasplante y cirugía Hepatopancreatobiliar. Hospital Internacional de Colombia, Fundación Cardiovascular. Bucaramanga, Colombia.

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Figure 1. Computed axial tomography showing a thin-walled cystic structure with an air-fluid level corresponding to a jejunal diverticulum. Source: Radiology Service, Hospital Comuneros. Selected by the authors.

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2023-06-22

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Camelo Pardo, G., Ortega Torres, F. J., León Diaz , A. M., & Tarazona Leon, C. E. (2023). A Rare Complication of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Jejunal Diverticulosis. A Case Report. Revista Colombiana De Gastroenterología, 38(2), 229–234. https://doi.org/10.22516/25007440.957

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Vol. 38 No. 2 (2023): April - June

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