[Intestinal Occlusion Due to Meckel's Diverticulum: a Case Study]

Overview

Journal Pan Afr Med J

Date 2019 Jun 22

PMID 31223407

Citations 2

Authors

Pius Wonga Omole

Didier Tshibangu Mujinga

Nasser Amisi Lubosha

Igor Mujinga Wa Mujinga

Daniel Ilunga Ntanga

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Abstract

Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric channel. Diverticulum may result in perforation, inflammation an even in occlusion. We here report the case of a 30-year old man, hospitalized and treated for bowel obstruction at the university clinics of Lubumbashi. Intraoperative findings showed small bowel volvulus due to Meckel's diverticulum associated with intestinal necrosis. Patient's outcome was favorable after surgery.

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