Torsion of Ileum Due To Giant Meckel’s Diverticulum – A Case Report

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 obstru...

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Autores principales: Hung, Nguyen Duy, Tuan, Trinh Anh, Sy, Than Van, Thinh, Vu Duc, Ngoc, Vo Truong Nhu, Nga, Vu Thi, Than, Van Thai
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Republic of Macedonia 2019
Materias:
Basic and Clinical Medical Researches in Vietnam
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7084003/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32215108
http://dx.doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.876
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Sumario: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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