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  • Title: Giant sigmoid diverticulum: a report of three cases.
    Author: Naing T, Ray S, Loughran CF.
    Journal: Clin Radiol; 1999 Mar; 54(3):179-81. PubMed ID: 10201868.
    Abstract:
    The imaging appearances of three patients with a giant sigmoid diverticulum are described. The prominent feature was a large gaseous lucency noted in the lower abdomen on plain radiographs. Computed tomography (CT) was undertaken in two cases and in these a large gas filled collection was identified containing a small quantity of fluid. In the third case the collection was aspirated, contrast medium injected and a communication with the large bowel demonstrated. The condition is uncommon and needs to be distinguished from sigmoid and caecal volvulus.
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