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A rare case of bleeding jejunal diverticulum: Presentation, diagnosis and endovascular management

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Acquired jejunoileal diverticula can rarely present with significant, life-threatening lower gastrointestinal bleeding without prior clinical manifestations.Endoscopic evaluation may be challenging because the presence of intraluminal blood and the small-intestinal location can limit visualization, thereby hindering accurate diagnosis and management.Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a rapid and accurate modality for delineating the bleeding source and should therefore be utilized promptly.We describe a case of jejunal diverticulum presenting with severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding in which CTA revealed an active bleeding source.The patient was successfully treated with life-saving emergency endovascular coil embolization, followed by an uneventful post-procedure recovery.This case underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis and targeted endovascular embolization, particularly in patients at high surgical risk.

Source: International Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention

DOI: 10.18528/ijgii260009

Authors: Vishal Bakare, Rohan Thakur, Aniketh Hiremath

Institution: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7140577578

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