Torsion of Ileum Due To Giant Meckel's Diverticulum – A Case Report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.876Keywords:
Meckel’s diverticulum, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal pain, abdominal distensionAbstract
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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Copyright (c) 2019 Nguyen Duy Hung, Trinh Anh Tuan, Than Van Sy, Vu Duc Thinh, Vo Truong Nhu Ngoc, Vu Thi Nga, Van Thai Than (Author)
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