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Small intestinal diverticulosis presenting as anasarca
Introduction Small bowel diverticulosis (SBD) is a rare entity and is generally considered to be an innocuous condition. Most cases are usually asymptomatic. We hereby report a case of ileal diverticulosis presenting with severe malnutrition and anasarca leading to perforation and peritonitis ...
September 1, 2006; Indian Journal of Surgery

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