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Grace Yi1, Kiran Chavda1, Melvin Omodon1
1Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road, Hudson, FL 34667, USA.
Abstract:
Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, found only in approximately 2% of the population. Although Meckel's diverticulum is often diagnosed in nonsymptomatic patients as incidental radiologic findings, complications of Meckel's diverticulum can also be seen on radiologic evaluation. We present a rare care of perforated Meckel's diverticulum in a geriatric patient demonstrated on contrast computed tomography. This was later confirmed during laparoscopic surgery with pathologic evaluation.
Insights
Perforated Meckel
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Meckel's diverticulum, a congenital anomaly, affects about 2% of the population.
- Often found incidentally, it can lead to serious complications.
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