SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUTION DUE TO MECKEL’S DIVERTICULUM: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 19
Abstract
Meckel’s Diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the intestine. Its common complications include hemorrhage, inflammation, and intestinal obstruction. Small bowel obstruction due to Meckel’s Diverticulum is a rare complication. Herein, we present a case of small bowel obstruction due to the mesodiverticular band of Meckel’s Diverticulum.
Authors and Affiliations
Malaya Nayak, Ashok Nayak, Rabinarayan Guru, Sandeep Mishra
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- DOI 10.14260/jemds/2014/2570
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