Intestinal Obstruction by Meckel’s Diverticulum in a 92 Years Old Woman
Joint Authors
Sarkardeh, Maryam
Sani, Seyed Javad Davari
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-05-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Meckel’s diverticulum is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct that in most cases (53%) is diagnosed in the first two years of life.
Case report.
A variety of complications are related to Meckel’s diverticulum including bleeding, intestinal obstruction, but in adults, the most important complication is intestinal obstruction.
We reported Meckel’s diverticulum in a 92-year-old woman with symptoms of intestinal obstruction including abdominal pain, vomitus, and abdominal distention who referred to the hospital emergency.
Imaging findings showed intestinal obstruction and laparotomy showed that the cause of intestinal obstruction was Meckel’s diverticulum.
Finally, Meckel’s diverticulum was resected and the patient recovered.
Conclusion.
Intestinal obstruction because of a large Meckel’s diverticulum in an elderly woman is rare and requires a high attention for diagnosis, and it is almost discovered by surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sarkardeh, Maryam& Sani, Seyed Javad Davari. 2020. Intestinal Obstruction by Meckel’s Diverticulum in a 92 Years Old Woman. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151643
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sarkardeh, Maryam& Sani, Seyed Javad Davari. Intestinal Obstruction by Meckel’s Diverticulum in a 92 Years Old Woman. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151643
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sarkardeh, Maryam& Sani, Seyed Javad Davari. Intestinal Obstruction by Meckel’s Diverticulum in a 92 Years Old Woman. Case Reports in Surgery. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151643
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151643