Summary
1. Diagnosis and pathology are briefly discussed.
2. The main etiological factors are considered, and a possible additional factor suggested.
3. It is thought tht relative to the overall frequency of diverticulosis of the jejunum, diverticulities, particularly of a mild degree, may not be so uncommon.
4. The presence of old-standing ventral herniæ with adhesions, or of slight gallbladder disease, is considered to have played a part in promoting the development of diverticulosis in this case.
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Beirn, S.O. Jejunal diverticulosis. Ir J Med Sci 24, 332–336 (1949). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02954472
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