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Axial Torsion of a Necrotic Giant Meckel’s Diverticulum With Secondary Peritonitis in a 7-Year-Old: A Case Report [PDF]
Case Reports in SurgeryAxial torsion with subsequent gangrene of Meckel’s diverticulum represents an exceptionally rare cause of small bowel obstruction, one of the rarest causes of small bowel obstruction.
Maria Daniela Trăilescu +5 more
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Meckel's Diverticulum With Perforation. [PDF]
CureusMeckel's diverticulum (MD) is a common congenital defect of the small intestinal tract resulting from incomplete obliteration of the vitellointestinal duct. It presents with unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, bowel obstruction, and inflammation. In rare instances, the presentation is with perforation similar to acute appendicitis with perforation ...
Ahmed M, Saeed R, Allawi A, Zajicek J.
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Revisiting the forgotten remnant: Imaging spectrum of Meckel’s diverticulum
South African Journal of Radiology, 2022 Meckel’s diverticulum is a true diverticulum of the alimentary tract occurring resulting from the persistence of remnants of the vitello-intestinal duct. They are often asymptomatic and incidentally diagnosed during surgery.
Manish Kumar +3 more
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Meckel’s Diverticulum Strangulation [PDF]
Cureus, 2021 Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine. It is a true diverticulum containing all layers of the intestinal wall and results from the incomplete resolution of the omphalomesenteric duct. The majority of the cases are asymptomatic; however, diagnostic challenges arise when it becomes inflamed, causes ...
Ahmed, Mohamed +4 more
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CT findings of Meckel's diverticulum perforation in a geriatric patient
Radiology Case Reports, 2020 Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, found only in approximately 2% of the population. Although Meckel's diverticulum is often diagnosed in nonsymptomatic patients as incidental radiologic findings, complications of Meckel's ...
Grace Yi, DO +2 more
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Axially torsional Meckel's diverticulum accompanied by small bowel volvulus: a case report
Journal of International Medical Research, 2021 Small bowel volvulus secondary to Meckel’s diverticulum is rare, and a delayed diagnosis results in disastrous outcomes. Computed tomography is conducive to early differential diagnosis.
Yang Chen +4 more
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Spontaneous Rupture of Adenocarcinoma of Meckel’s Diverticulum- A Rare Entity [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Meckel’s diverticulum is a true diverticulum from remnant of vitelline duct. It is most common congenital anomaly of intestine. It is associated with intestinal atresia and anorectal anomalies. It contains heterotrophic epithelium.
Jayabal Pandiaraja
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Intermittent subacute obstruction of small bowel by Giant Meckel's Diverticulum- a case report
Radiology Case Reports, 2021 Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of gastrointestinal tract, which results from incomplete involution of the proximal part of the vitelline duct during weeks 5-7 of fetal development.
Nikam Vasudha, MS +2 more
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CT features of small bowel obstruction sur to mesodiverticular band
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 2014 Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine. Common complications related to a Meckel’s diverticulum include hemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation. Small bowel obstruction due to mesodiverticular band
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Intestinal Obstruction by Meckel’s Diverticulum in a 92 Years Old Woman
Case Reports in Surgery, 2020 Background. Meckel’s diverticulum is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct that in most cases (53%) is diagnosed in the first two years of life. Case report.
Maryam Sarkardeh +1 more
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