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Paraduodenal hernia and jejunal diverticulosis
Author(s) -
GOODNEY PHILIP P,
PINDYCK FRANK
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1440-1746
pISSN - 0815-9319
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2004.02859.x
Subject(s) - medicine , diverticulosis , presentation (obstetrics) , abdominal pain , anemia , hernia , gastroenterology , general surgery , surgery
A case of left‐sided paraduodenal hernia and jejunal diverticulosis is described in 75‐year‐old man who presented with chronic intermittent abdominal pain, weight loss, and anemia. A brief review of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation displays the variety of symptoms associated with these rare conditions.