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INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION FROM MECKEL'S DIVERTICULUM IN AN ADULT; UNSUSPECTED BUT FOUND- A CASE REPORT.

Authors :
Ajagbe OA
Okor MC
Ojediran OT
Dada OE
Ayandipo OO
Ajani MA
Source :
Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine [Ann Ib Postgrad Med] 2023 Aug; Vol. 21 (2), pp. 84-88. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 01.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Introduction: Most cases of Meckel's Diverticulum (MD) are asymptomatic and when symptomatic, preoperative diagnosis of MD maybe a dilemma. Intestinal obstruction is a major complication in the adult population.<br />Case Presentation: We report a case of a 24-year-old female presenting with intestinal obstruction from Meckels Diverticulum.<br />Conclusion: MD is largely asymptomatic in adults, however may be present and should be included in our array of differential diagnoses.<br /> (© Association of Resident Doctors, UCH, Ibadan.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1597-1627
Volume :
21
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
38298334