A curious case of Meckel’s diverticulum
- Author:
Michael Arvind
;
Benedict Dharmaraj
;
Mohd Razali Ibrahim
;
Jasjit Singh Nijhar
;
Zainal Ariffin Azizi
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Meckel’s diverticulum;
perforation;
appendicitis;
laparoscopic;
fish bone
- MeSH:
Meckel Diverticulum
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(4):203-204
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Meckel’s diverticulitis or Meckel’s associated pathology
frequently presents in childhood with gastrointestinal
bleeding. It is rarely seen in adults. It is a congenital
abnormality that commonly goes undetected. We present a
case of a perforated Meckel’s diverticulum due to fishbone
ingestion in an elderly gentleman. The aim of this case
report is to highlight the rare presentation of a perforation in
a Meckel’s diverticulum due to an extrinsic pathology and to
outline diagnostic and management options in cases of
Meckel’s diverticulum.
- Full text:P020161107390661586999.pdf
