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Zhong-Yu Wang1, Zhe Han1, Hong-Fei Pang1
1Gastrointestinal Disease Center, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
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Background: Acquired ileal diverticulum is an extremely rare condition that occurs in the ileum and is caused by acquired factors. Strangulated intestinal obstruction, a life-threatening variant of bowel obstruction, is associated with exceedingly high mortality rates. Here, we present a case of acquired ileal diverticulum causing strangulated intestinal obstruction, which was treated at our hospital. Case Report: A 65-year-old female with no previous history of intestinal obstruction presented with acute abdominal pain. An exploratory laparotomy revealed an acquired ileal diverticulum and an internal hernia. Conclusion: Acquired ileal diverticulum leading to strangulated intestinal obstruction is rare. Clinicians should consider the possibility of this disease when encountering intestinal obstruction patients with no history of abdominal surgery.
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