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Current Research in Vaccines Vaccination(CRVV)

ISSN: 2834-880X | DOI: 10.33140/CRVV

Is conservative treatment efficient in isolated retropneumoperitoneum of sigmoidal origin?

Abstract

Abdelmalek MOKHTAR, Mohamed Ali MSEDDI1, Bechir ZAHAF, Mohamed Taieb FRIKHA, Mohamed BEN SLIMA, Karim SASSI

Sigmoidal diverticulitis is a regular reason for emergency referral. Although the treatment is well established, we describe an unusual complication that raises concerns about its etiopathogeny and treatment: an isolated pneumoretroperitoneum complicating a sigmoidal diverticulitis.

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