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