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Small Bowel Obstruction due to Meckel's Diverticulum: A Case Report

Khalifa Ali Al Jabri1, Ahmed El Sherbini1

  • 1Buraimi Hospital, Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman.

Oman Medical Journal
|September 2, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Meckel's diverticulum, a common congenital anomaly, can rarely cause small bowel obstruction due to a mesodiverticular band. This report details the diagnosis and management of this rare complication.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum is the most frequent congenital abnormality of the small intestine.
  • Complications include hemorrhage, obstruction, and inflammation.

Observation:

  • Small bowel obstruction is a rare complication of Meckel's diverticulum.
  • A mesodiverticular band was identified as the cause of obstruction.

Findings:

  • The study reports the diagnosis and management of small bowel obstruction.
  • Obstruction was caused by a mesodiverticular band associated with Meckel's diverticulum.

Implications:

  • Highlights a rare cause of small bowel obstruction.
  • Informs diagnosis and management strategies for Meckel's diverticulum complications.
Keywords:
Intestinal obstructionMeckel’s diverticulitis

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