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Case Reports
. 1975 Jun;68(6):1596-7.

Obturation of the ileum by a jejunal diverticular enterolith

L W Ottinger, E L Carter
  • PMID: 805739
Case Reports

Obturation of the ileum by a jejunal diverticular enterolith

L W Ottinger et al. Gastroenterology. 1975 Jun.

Abstract

A case of obstruction of the distal portion of the small intestine by a concretion that had originated within a jejunal diverticulum is presented. Obstruction was relieved by removal of the calculus through an enterotomy. The patient's recovery was uncomplicated.

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