Ruptured Meckel's diverticulum coexisting with a duplex appendix

Ruptured Meckel's diverticulum coexisting with a duplex appendix

Background: Duplicate appendix is a rare anatomic variation of the vermiform appendix with an incidence rate of 0.004–0.009 %. A Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a common congenital anomaly resulting from the persistence of the omphalomesenteric duct. It may present as lower gastrointestinal hemor...

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Main Authors: Robert Sagoe, Anwar Sadat Seidu, Alex Osei Assim, Michael Amoah, Anthony Davor, Fareeda Galley, Emmanuel Kafui Ayodeji, Ihekanandu Kenneth Kelechi, Abiboye Yifieyeh, Boateng Nimako
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-10-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Subjects:
Duplex appendix
Meckel's diverticulum
Ruptured
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576621002116

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