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Vomiting and Abdominal Pain in a 5-Year-Old Male.

Authors :
Williamson JK
Passarello S
Kwong RC
Source :
Global pediatric health [Glob Pediatr Health] 2023 Jan 27; Vol. 10, pp. 2333794X221150708. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 27 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This case describes small bowel obstruction secondary to a Meckel's Diverticulum in a 5-year-old male patient with a chief complain of abdominal pain and vomiting. We review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of Meckel's Diverticulum. This case report highlights the importance of considering a broad differential diagnosis during a clinical workup.<br />Competing Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2023.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2333-794X
Volume :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Global pediatric health
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
36762371
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X221150708