Jejunal Diverticular Perforation, Rare but a Serious Entity in the Elderly Population

Abstract

Compared to colonic diverticula, the jejunum has signicantly less of a tendency to develop diverticulitis because to the diverticulum's bigger size, better intraluminal ow, and relatively sterile jejunal content . Acute intestinal obstruction, diverticular bleeding , and most commonly perforation with mesenteric abscess, localized or global peritonitis are complications of jejunal diverticulitis. Multidectector row computed tomography is now the best diagnostic imaging for small bowel diverticulitis as well as its complications [1]. Treatment depends on the symptomatology of patients, can be non surgical or surgical. Advanced age, concomitant comorbidities , delayed diagnosis , and primarily the gap between perforation and surgery are poor prognostic factors[1]. We present an elderly gentleman whose diagnosis was not made till he had his laparotomy