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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • Adult intussusception is an infrequent clinical presentation.

Observation:

  • A 45-year-old patient presented with intussusception following blunt abdominal trauma.
  • An inverted Meckel's diverticulum was identified as the lead point.

Findings:

  • Surgical management involved small bowel resection.
  • Successful treatment of distal ileal intussusception caused by Meckel's diverticulum.

Implications:

  • Highlights Meckel's diverticulum as a potential cause of adult intussusception.
  • Underscores the importance of considering Meckel's diverticulum in trauma-induced intussusception.