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

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. We report a case of a 24-year-old female presenting with intestinal obstruction from Meckels Dive...

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Published in:Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine 2023-08, Vol.21 (2), p.84-88
Main Authors: Ajagbe, O A, Okor, M C, Ojediran, O T, Dada, O E, Ayandipo, O O, Ajani, M A
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Language:English
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Summary: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. We report a case of a 24-year-old female presenting with intestinal obstruction from Meckels Diverticulum. MD is largely asymptomatic in adults, however may be present and should be included in our array of differential diagnoses.
ISSN:1597-1627