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An Atypical Case of Meckel's Diverticulum with Small Bowel Obstruction: Surgical Anatomy, Embryology and Clinical

K B Keot1, M C Rajbongshi1, R Medhi1

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Tezpur Medical College, Tezpur, Assam, India.

La Clinica Terapeutica
|March 15, 2023
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Meckel

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum is a common congenital gastrointestinal anomaly.
  • It can present with severe, life-threatening complications requiring prompt diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 13-year-old male presented with intestinal obstruction.
  • The obstruction was caused by a Meckel's diverticulum with a mesodiverticular band.

Findings:

  • Clinical diagnosis of complicated Meckel's diverticulum can be challenging, especially with atypical presentations.
  • Surgical resection is the definitive treatment for complicated Meckel's diverticulum.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering Meckel's diverticulum in pediatric intestinal obstruction.
  • Increased clinical suspicion is crucial for diagnosing elusive Meckel's diverticulum with complications.
Keywords:
Meckel’s diverticulumintestinal obstructionmesodiverticular bandomphalomesenteric ductsmall bowel obstruction

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