1989
DOI: 10.1007/bf01889215
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Rectal diverticulosis: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract: The occurrence of rectal diverticulosis is rare. We report the incidental finding of a large rectal diverticulum in a patient receiving an air-contrast barium enema. The presence of uncomplicated rectal diverticulosis is probably of little clinical significance. However, there can be associated complications such as inflammation and perforation, and potential confusion with rectal carcinoma.

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“…11,17 ,18 Entretanto, cabe destacar que essas dimensões podem variar com manobras que ocasionem aumento da pressão intra-abdominal. 19 O DR, geralmente evolui de forma assintomática, sendo achado fortuito durante a realização de exames endoscópicos ou contrastados indicados por outras causas, fato também observado em ambos os doentes do presente relato.…”
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“…11,17 ,18 Entretanto, cabe destacar que essas dimensões podem variar com manobras que ocasionem aumento da pressão intra-abdominal. 19 O DR, geralmente evolui de forma assintomática, sendo achado fortuito durante a realização de exames endoscópicos ou contrastados indicados por outras causas, fato também observado em ambos os doentes do presente relato.…”
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“…In most cases, the ostium diameter of rectal diverticula is 2 cm or more, while colonic diverticula are usually smaller, of 0.5 to 1 cm 12,16 . Unlike colonic diverticula, rectal diverticulum has all layers of the rectal wall, and it is considered a true diverticulum 17 . At the endoscopic exam, rectal diverticulum is usually in the form of a large communicating ostium, present in the lateral walls of the rectum 8 .…”
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“…In most cases the ostium diameter is 2 cm or more, while colonic diverticula generally present smaller ostium diameters ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 cm 1,10 . In contrast to colonic diverticulum, rectum diverticulum contains all wall layers; therefore it is considered a true diverticulum 4 . Usually rectal diverticulum is presented at endoscopic examination as a large ostium with communication to the rectum lumen in the lateral walls of the rectum 9,11,12,14 .…”
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confidence: 99%