A case of recurrent intestinal obstruction caused by Meckel's diverticulum].

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common anomaly of the intestine. It is usually asymptomatic but approximately 4% are symptomatic with complications such as bleeding, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation. Gastrointestinal bleeding is the most common presenting symptoms of Meckel's diverticulum in children, however, intestinal obstruction is the most common complications in adult patients. Reported mechanism of intestinal obstruction in Meckel's diverticulum include intussusception, adhesion, and volvulus. Recently, we experienced a case with Meckel's diverticulum associated with ileal stricture causing recurrent partial intestinal obstruction in a 48-year-old man. In contrast to other published cases of small bowel obstruction in Meckel's diverticulum, this case was caused by ileal stricture associated with Meckel's diverticulum.

Citation

Eun Yeong Kim, Jae Myung Cha, Joung Il Lee, Jae Won Choe, Kwang Ro Joo, Sung Won Jung, Hyun Phil Shin, Suk-Hwan Lee. A case of recurrent intestinal obstruction caused by Meckel's diverticulum]. The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi. 2008 Jun;51(6):372-6

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PMID: 18604139

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