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INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION FROM MECKEL'S DIVERTICULUM IN AN ADULT; UNSUSPECTED BUT FOUND- A CASE REPORT
O A Ajagbe1, M C Okor1, O T Ojediran1
1Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine
|February 1, 2024
Summary
Meckel's Diverticulum (MD) is often asymptomatic but can cause intestinal obstruction in adults. This case highlights the importance of considering MD in differential diagnoses for obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Meckel's Diverticulum (MD) is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
- While frequently asymptomatic, MD can lead to significant complications, particularly in adults.
Observation:
- A case of a 24-year-old female presenting with intestinal obstruction is detailed.
- The obstruction was found to be caused by Meckel's Diverticulum.
Findings:
- Preoperative diagnosis of symptomatic Meckel's Diverticulum can be challenging.
- Intestinal obstruction is a major complication of Meckel's Diverticulum in the adult population.
Implications:
- Meckel's Diverticulum should be included in the differential diagnosis for adult intestinal obstruction.
- Increased awareness can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes for Meckel's Diverticulum complications.
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