Perforated ileal diverticulitis: CT findings
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Abdominal Imaging - Case Report
P: 188-189
December 2007

Perforated ileal diverticulitis: CT findings

Diagn Interv Radiol 2007;13(4):188-189
1. Department of Radiology, Başkent University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
2. Department of Radiology, Başkent University School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey
3. From the Departments of Radiology, Başkent University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
4. Department of Surgery, Başkent University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Received Date: 25.05.2006
Accepted Date: 26.10.2006
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ABSTRACT

Diverticulosis of the ileum is very uncommon. The differential diagnosis for any inflammatory process in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen includes appendicitis, Crohn's disease, and other infectious and inflammatory conditions of the terminal ileum and cecum. Diagnosis of small bowel diverticulitis is based on radiological findings, and computed tomography is the method of choice to demonstrate mural changes and the mesenteric extent of the inflammation. Preoperative knowledge of this condition may influence surgical and medical management.