Cecal diverticulitis as a continuing diagnostic and management dilemma: a report of two cases in children.
Pediatr Surg Int
; 28(1): 99-102, 2012 Jan.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22138978
ABSTRACT
Right-sided diverticulitis remains an exceedingly rare condition in the pediatric population. The clinical presentation mimics acute appendicitis, and the correct diagnosis is often difficult to make prior to operative exploration. We report two cases of cecal diverticulitis, and discuss the diagnosis and management of this disease, with a review of the literature.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Temas:
Geral
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Procedimentos Cirúrgicos do Sistema Digestório
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Doenças do Ceco
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Ceco
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Diverticulite
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Íleo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Surg Int
Assunto da revista:
PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos