INTRODUCTION Multiple diverticulosis of the jejunum constitutes an uncommon pathology of the small bowel. The disease is often asymptomatic and must be taken into consideration in cases of unexplained malabsorption, anemia, chronic abdominal pain and discomfort. CASE PRESENTAION We are thereby reporting a 50yr patient on chronic NSAID ingestion presenting to us with acute abdomen. On explorat...

ANDERSON, JAMES Mr. Glucose metabolism in jejunal mucosa of fed, fasted, and streptototocin-diabetic rats. Am. J. Physiol. 226(l) : 226229. 1974.2Glycolytic and gluconeogenic enzyme activities and glycolytic rates were measured in the jejunal mucosa of rats. Tissue homogenates have high rates of glycolysis, which may make a significant contribution to the energy requirements of jejunal mucosa. ...

BACKGROUND Pharyngoesophageal defects are commonly reconstructed with free jejunal or fasciocutaneous flaps, with various outcomes, and a direct comparison is lacking. METHODS Fifty-seven circumferential pharyngoesophageal reconstructions with an anterolateral thigh flap (n = 26 patients) performed by a single surgeon or jejunal flap (n = 31 patients) performed by six experienced surgeons bet...

The effect of Ca++ and Mg++ upon intestinal absorption of oleic acid was investigated using two in vitro models: rat isolated jejunal loops at 30 degrees C and 37 degrees C and mouse jejunal explants at 37 degrees C. At 30 degrees C or at 37 degrees C, Ca++ significantly increased 14C oleic acid uptake by rat isolated jejunal loops or mouse jejunal explants; at 37 degrees C, Ca++ significantly ...

Background. The roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems in mediating the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) at ST37 on jejunal motility have yet to be demonstrated. Aim. We used rats and mice to investigate the effect and mechanism of action of EA at ST37 on jejunal motility. Methods. Jejunal motility was recorded by a balloon placed in the jejunum and connected to a biological sign...

Massive gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding can occur with multiple jejunal diverticulosis. However, significant bleeding in the setting of few diverticulae is very unusual and rare. We report a case of massive gastrointestinal bleeding from an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) within a jejunal diverticulum to underscore the significance of such coexisting pathologies. Mesenteric angiogram was chosen...

BACKGROUND recent advances in endoscopy have enabled us to explore the small intestine more efficiently, both with capsule endoscopy and double-balloon enteroscopy. However, these methods are not available in all hospitals. Therefore, when capsule endoscopy reveals proximal jejunal lesions, a possible alternative for treatment could involve push enteroscopy combined with colonoscopy. Lesions ca...

INTRODUCTION Jejuno-jejunal invagination is a rare condition and is usually caused by a benign lesion. We describe the case of a patient with a jejunal epithelioid sarcoma. Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare histologic subtype of sarcoma and few cases have been published. CASE PRESENTATION A 70-year-old Caucasian man presented with vomiting and anemia. A jejuno-jejunal invagination was diagnosed a...

We report an Arab sibship of two brothers with apple peel jejunal atresia. The parents are consanguineous. Other reported familial cases are briefly reviewed.