Perforated Meckel's diverticulitis in an adult as an atypical cause of abdominal pain.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2019.04.006
Abstract: With a prevalence of just 2%, Meckel’s diverticulum is still the most common congenital anomaly to affect the gastrointestinal tract. It is a true diverticulum formed by all layers of the small intestine resulting from… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal pain; pain; emergency department; meckel diverticulitis ... See more keywords
Histopathologic Findings of Button Battery-Related Changes in a Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulum: Report of Three Cases
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DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2022.2074588
Abstract: Abstract Background: A button battery can cause perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum if sequestered in this blind ending bowel segment. Reported cases focused on clinical manifestations, management options, radiologic and intraoperative findings. We highlight the histopathologic… read more here.
Keywords: meckel diverticulum; button; button battery; perforated meckel ... See more keywords