Acute appendicitis with unusual dual pathology.
Int J Surg Case Rep
; 3(1): 25-6, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Meckel's diverticulum is a rare congenital abnormality arising due to the persistence of the vitelline duct in 1-3% of the population. Clinical presentation is varied and includes rectal bleeding, intestinal obstruction, diverticulitis and ulceration; therefore diagnosis can be difficult. PRESENTATION OF CASE We report a case of acute appendicitis complicated by persistent post operative small bowel obstruction. Further surgical examination of the bowel revealed an non-inflamed, inverted Meckel's diverticulum causing intussusception.DISCUSSION:
Intestinal obstruction in patients with Meckel's diverticulum may be caused by volvulus, intussusception or incarceration of the diverticulum into a hernia. Obstruction secondary to intussusception is relatively uncommon and frequently leads to a confusing and complicated clinical picture.CONCLUSION:
Consideration of Meckel's diverticulum although a rare diagnosis is imperative and this case raises the question "should surgeons routinely examine the bowel for Meckel's diverticulum at laparoscopy?"
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Surg Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido