Conclusion
Three cases of inflammation of a solitary cecal diverticulum are described. The preoperative and peroperative difficulties in diagnosis are emphasized. It is suggested that the safest course of treatment is drainage of the inflamed area, with postoperative administration of antibiotics.
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Cutajar, C.L. Solitary cecal diverticula. Dis Colon Rectum 21, 627–629 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02586412
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