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Alistair James Sharples¹

¹Princess Royal Hospital, Surgery, 48 Pooler Close, Telford, Shropshire , TF1 2HP, UK.

BMJ Case Reports

|April 6, 2012

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A perforated Meckel diverticulum caused a small bowel obstruction in a 62-year-old man. This condition presented with abdominal pain, distension, and vomiting, requiring surgical intervention. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Meckel diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
Complications include obstruction, bleeding, and diverticulitis.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of small bowel obstruction secondary to a perforated Meckel diverticulum.
To highlight the diagnostic challenges and management of this rare condition.

Main Methods:

Case presentation of a 62-year-old male with acute abdominal symptoms.
Diagnostic workup included physical examination and CT scan.
Surgical management via laparotomy.

Main Results:

Patient presented with generalized abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting, and distension.
CT scan revealed small bowel obstruction and a possible abscess.
Laparotomy confirmed a perforated Meckel diverticulum as the cause.

Conclusions:

Perforated Meckel diverticulum can mimic other acute abdominal conditions like diverticulitis.
Prompt surgical intervention is essential for managing complications such as small bowel obstruction.
This case underscores the importance of considering Meckel diverticulum in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen.