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World J Clin Cases. May 6, 2023; 11(13): 3070-3075
Published online May 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i13.3070
Published online May 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i13.3070
Unusual phenomenon-“polyp” arising from a diverticulum: A case report
Jacqueline Jin Li Liew, Wei Shyann Lim, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
Frederick H Koh, Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore 544886, Singapore
Author contributions: Koh FH is responsible for research design; Liew JJL, Lim WS are responsible for research and data curation; Koh FH, Liew JJL and Lim WS analysed data; Liew JJL and Lim WS are responsible for the original draft preparation; Koh FH is responsible for reviews and editing; Liew JJL and Lim WS wrote the paper; Koh FH contributed to supervision.
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Corresponding author: Frederick H Koh, FRCS (Ed), MBBS, MMed, Assistant Professor, Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang E Way, Singapore 544886, Singapore. frederickkohhx@gmail.com
Received: January 31, 2023
Peer-review started: January 31, 2023
First decision: February 17, 2023
Revised: March 1, 2023
Accepted: April 4, 2023
Article in press: April 4, 2023
Published online: May 6, 2023
Peer-review started: January 31, 2023
First decision: February 17, 2023
Revised: March 1, 2023
Accepted: April 4, 2023
Article in press: April 4, 2023
Published online: May 6, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: This case report aims to shed light on the possible morphology of a healed diverticular perforation. This is important as patients who have suffered from diverticular perforations are at increased risk of recurrence, with high likelihood of the previously perforated diverticulum being the offending cause. Recognising the appearance of granulation tissue from a possible sealed perforated diverticulum and marking the site with injectable tattoos may allow for targeted resections of the colon if recurrence occurs. This preserves more parenchyma, allows for a potentially faster surgery, and shortens recovery time while achieving an equivalent improvement in quality-of-life.