PURPOSE: To describe the computed tomography and ultrasound findings of five cases of small bowel diverticulitis with localized perforation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Our database, from April 2003 to August 2007, was reviewed and five cases of small bowel diverticulitis were identified. RESULTS: Jejuno-ileal diverticulitis with covered perforation usually presents as wall thickening of a small bowel loop and an adjacent inflammatory mass containing air bubbles. CONCLUSION: Small bowel diverticula are rare and mostly asymptomatic. They become clinically relevant when complications arise, such as diverticulitis. The symptoms of jejuno-ileal diverticulitis are non-specific and the diagnosis is performed mainly by imaging studies.
PURPOSE: To describe the computed tomography and ultrasound findings of five cases of small bowel diverticulitis with localized perforation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Our database, from April 2003 to August 2007, was reviewed and five cases of small bowel diverticulitis were identified. RESULTS:Jejuno-ileal diverticulitis with covered perforation usually presents as wall thickening of a small bowel loop and an adjacent inflammatory mass containing air bubbles. CONCLUSION: Small bowel diverticula are rare and mostly asymptomatic. They become clinically relevant when complications arise, such as diverticulitis. The symptoms of jejuno-ileal diverticulitis are non-specific and the diagnosis is performed mainly by imaging studies.