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Inverted Meckel's Diverticulum Causing Adult Intussusception after Blunt Trauma
Alberto J Monreal1, Bernadette Profeta1, Scott W Bloom1
1Department of General Surgery, AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, FL, USA.
The American Surgeon
|April 26, 2023
Summary
Meckel
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.
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