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KMID : 0356720130290050209
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Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
2013 Volume.29 No. 5 p.209 ~ p.212
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Giant Ascending Colonic Diverticulum Presenting With Intussusception
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Kim Ho-Jin
Kim Jin-Ha
Moon Ok-In
Kim Kyung-Jong
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Abstract
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Diverticular disease of the colon is a common disease, and its incidence is increasing gradually. A giant colonic diverticulum (GCD) is a rare entity and is defined as a diverticulum greater than 4 cm in size. It mainly arises from the sigmoid colon, and possible etiology is a ball-valve mechanism permitting progressive enlargement. A plain abdominal X-ray can be helpful to make a diagnosis initially, and a barium enema and abdominal computed tomography may confirm the diagnosis. Surgical intervention is a definite treatment for a GCD. We report a case of an ascending GCD presenting with intussusception in a young adult.
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KEYWORD
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Giant colonic diverticulum, Ascending colon, Intussusception, Surgical intervention
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