CASE REPORT : RARE CASE OF SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION DUE TO MECKELS DIVERTICULUM
2021 ◽
Vol 9
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pp. 641-644
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Meckels diverticulum is a rare congenital anomaly of gastrointestinal tract, seen in 2% of population. It was first described by Guilhemus Fabricus Hildonus in 1598. Meckels diverticulum is an anomaly derived from incomplete obliteration of omphalo-mesenteric duct. It is rarely seen in adults, with prevalence of male to female of 2:1. Complications associated with Meckels diverticulum are hemorrhage, inflammation and intestinal obstruction. We present to you a case of 17 year old male with unusual mechanism of small bowel obstruction due to Meckels diverticulum.
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pp. 426
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Vol 79
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pp. 131-134
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Vol 75
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pp. 415-417
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2018 ◽
Vol 52
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pp. 20-22
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