1.
Anesthesiology
; 77(3): 594-6, 1992 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1519798
2.
Dis Colon Rectum
; 21(2): 110-2, 1978 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-648285
ABSTRACT
A case report of giant sigmoidal diverticulum and a review of the relevant medical literature are presented. Only 20 cases have previously been reported. Diagnosis is dependent on a gradually enlarging mass, usually found on physicial examination. Radiologic study usually confirms the diagnosis and differentiates this condition from others, such as intestinal duplication, emphysematous cholecystitis, cholecysto-enteric fistulas, etc. The treatment is prophylactic. It is important to undertake early surgical intervention before the condition progresses to perforation or other complications.
Subject(s)
Colon, Sigmoid , Diverticulum, Colon , Aged , Barium Sulfate , Biliary Fistula/diagnosis , Cholecystitis/diagnosis , Colon, Sigmoid/diagnostic imaging , Colon, Sigmoid/pathology , Diagnosis, Differential , Diverticulum, Colon/diagnostic imaging , Diverticulum, Colon/pathology , Emphysema/diagnosis , Gallbladder Diseases/diagnosis , Humans , Intestinal Fistula/diagnosis , Intestines/abnormalities , Male , Middle Aged , Radiography
3.
Arch Surg
; 96(3): 414-9, 1968 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-5644116