Small Bowel Obstruction due to Mesodiverticular Band of Meckel's Diverticulum: A Case Report

Small Bowel Obstruction due to Mesodiverticular Band of Meckel's Diverticulum: A Case Report

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine. Common complications related to a Meckel's diverticulum include haemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation. Small bowel obstruction due to mesodiverticular band of Meckel's diverticulum is...

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Main Authors: Aziz Sumer, Ozgur Kemik, Aydemir Olmez, A. Cumhur Dulger, Ismail Hasirci, Umit Iliklerden, Erol Kisli, Cetin Kotan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/901456
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Summary:Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine. Common complications related to a Meckel's diverticulum include haemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation. Small bowel obstruction due to mesodiverticular band of Meckel's diverticulum is a rare complication. Herein, we report the diagnosis and management of a small bowel obstruction occurring due to mesodiverticular band of a Meckel's diverticulum.
ISSN:1687-9627
1687-9635

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