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Torsion and inflammation of Meckel's diverticulum: Rare cause of acute abdominal pain
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2017 Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the embryologic vitelline duct. It was named after its anatomical and embryological description, in the early 19th century, by Johann Meckel.
Sofia Morão +4 more
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Presentation of perforated Meckel\u27s diverticulum and phlegmon: A case report
One of the most frequently encountered congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract is the Meckel\u27s diverticulum. Perforation of the diverticulum, a rare complication, can significantly hinder accurate diagnosis of the condition.
Farooq, Rimsha +4 more
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An unsuspected bleeding Meckel\u27s diverticulum in an adult detected on mesenteric angiography [PDF]
, 2013 Meckel\u27s diverticulum is usually asymptomatic and found in almost 2% of the population. Haemorrhage from a Meckel\u27s diverticulum is common in children but rare in adults.
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Laparoscopic resection for incidentally detected Meckel diverticulum
, 2008 The management of Meckel diverticulum found unexpectedly during an abdominal operation remains controversial. Most published reports have included only patients undergoing diverticulectomy or bowel resection through laparotomy.
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Carcinoma of Meckel's diverticulum [PDF]
Cancer, 1973 Meckel's diverticulum is a developmental abnormality of the alimentary tract occurring in up to 3% of the population, and carcinoma of the diverticulum is a rarity. A further case occurring in a 43-year-old Caucasian man is reported with clinical details and pathologic findings. The literature of the condition is reviewed. The case described brings the
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Bleeding Meckel′s diverticulum diagnosed and treated by double-balloon enteroscopy
Avicenna Journal of Medicine, 2012 Meckel′s diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The diagnosis of symptomatic MD has been cumbersome.
Snorri Olafsson +4 more
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Meckel's diverticulum in the adult
Journal of British Surgery, 1986 Abstract The management of Meckel's diverticulum (MD) incidentally detected in adults remains controversial. To assess the risk involved in excision of such diverticula and the incidence of complications arising from MD in adult life, we analysed 260 cases of MD found at laparotomy in a baseline population during a 15-year period.
C E, Leijonmarck +3 more
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Not Just Painless Bleeding: Meckel\u27s Diverticulum as a Cause of Small Bowel Obstruction in Children-Two Cases and a Review of the Literature [PDF]
, 2015 Physicians are educated with the classical teaching that symptomatic patients with Meckel\u27s diverticulum (MD) most often present with painless rectal bleeding.
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Meckel's Diverticulum With Perforation
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 ...
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Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulum [PDF]
Indian Journal of Surgery, 2016 A 56-year-old male presented to the hospital with complaint of abdominal pain. On clinical evaluation, the patient had features suggestive of perforation peritonitis. Blood indices revealed leukocytosis, hemoconcentration, and pre-renal azotemia. Relevant CT scan images delineating the pathology have been uploaded.
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