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Inverted Meckel's diverticulum causing intussusception in an adult
Muhammad Umar Amin1, Muhammad Khalid Siddiqui, Rabia Mahmood
1Department of Radiology, Combined Military Hospital, Bahawalpur. umar1971@hotmail.com
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|September 23, 2008
Summary
Adult intussusception is a rare cause of bowel obstruction. This case highlights inverted Meckel
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Adult intussusception accounts for only 1% of bowel obstruction cases.
- Intussusception secondary to inverted Meckel's diverticulum is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- Chronic abdominal pain, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, and recurrent obstructive symptoms can delay diagnosis.
- A case of adult intestinal intussusception due to inverted Meckel's diverticulum is presented.
Findings:
- Emergency ultrasound successfully diagnosed intussusception.
- The patient underwent successful surgical management.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare etiologies in adult intussusception.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in such rare cases.
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