Management of cecal diverticulitis

Canver, C.C.; Freier, D.T.

American Journal of Gastroenterology 81(11): 1104-1106

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270
PMID: 3776964
Document Number: 285457
A case of solitary cecal diverticulum is presented. Acute inflammation of a solitary diverticulum in the cecum appears rare. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult, and the disease is frequently confused with appendicitis or carcinoma. Right colectomy is a safe effective therapy in patients with this condition.

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