Torsion of Ileum Due To Giant Meckel's Diverticulum - A Case Report.
Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019;
7:4432-4434. [PMID:
32215108 PMCID:
PMC7084003 DOI:
10.3889/oamjms.2019.876]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is detected in approximately 2% of all individuals and only 2-4% MD patients may develop symptoms. Small intestinal obstruction is a frequent complication in adults.
CASE REPORT:
A 48-year-old male was admitted to emergency department for high intestinal obstruction symptoms. The imaging examinations were failed to detect the underlying causes. A median laparotomy revealed small bowel obstruction (SBO) due to a segment of ileum twisted around a giant MD axis.
CONCLUSION:
Thus, a giant MD generating torsion of ileum is an unusual complication. Preoperative diagnosis is challenging. Emergency surgery is preferred to make an accurate diagnosis and for treatment.
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