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Silent Sigmoid Colon Diverticular Perforation: A Case Report

Colonic perforation is associated with high mortality rates, and it requires prompt diagnosis and intervention to ensure favorable patient outcomes. The condition usually presents with typical peritoneal signs and symptoms, but atypical presentations can be a diagnostic challenge. In this report, we...

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Autores principales: Bashar, Sifullah, Al Sbihi, Ali F, Manasrah, Nouraldeen, Chaudhary, Ahmad J, Iqbal, Sana
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8183156/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34109086
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.14900
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Sumario:Colonic perforation is associated with high mortality rates, and it requires prompt diagnosis and intervention to ensure favorable patient outcomes. The condition usually presents with typical peritoneal signs and symptoms, but atypical presentations can be a diagnostic challenge. In this report, we present a case of sigmoid diverticulosis perforation in an elderly patient who had no symptoms after the perforation developed. This case highlights the importance of detailed history, physical examination, and a low threshold of suspicion in patients with risk factors for atypical presentations.