H Hurreiz1, R Mayes, G Humphreys. 1. Department of Surgery Queen's Room, Antrim Area Hospital, 45 Bush Road, Antrim, BT41 2RL, Northern Ireland. hishamhurreiz@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract
AIM: We report a case of a giant diverticulum of the sigmoid colon presenting as a mass in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen in an elderly man. METHODS: This report highlights a rare complication of diverticular disease. At operation, the giant cyst was situated in the supracolic compartment of the abdomen. The management options and a review of the literature are presented. CONCLUSION: CT scan is the investigation of choice. Early surgical intervention is important in order to reduce the risk of perforation.
AIM: We report a case of a giant diverticulum of the sigmoid colon presenting as a mass in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen in an elderly man. METHODS: This report highlights a rare complication of diverticular disease. At operation, the giant cyst was situated in the supracolic compartment of the abdomen. The management options and a review of the literature are presented. CONCLUSION: CT scan is the investigation of choice. Early surgical intervention is important in order to reduce the risk of perforation.
Authors: Giuseppe Nigri; Niccolò Petrucciani; Giulia Giannini; Paolo Aurello; Paolo Magistri; Marcello Gasparrini; Giovanni Ramacciato Journal: World J Gastroenterol Date: 2015-01-07 Impact factor: 5.742