A rare Cause of Ileus in Adults: Internal Herniation Due to Meckel’s Diverticulum
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Case Report
P: 168-171
December 2013

A rare Cause of Ileus in Adults: Internal Herniation Due to Meckel’s Diverticulum

Eur Arc Med Res 2013;29(3):168-171
1. Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Gastrointestinal Cerrahi Kliniği
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Received Date: 13.02.2013
Accepted Date: 04.11.2013
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ABSTRACT

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most frequently observed congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Meckel’s diverticulum which is incidentally diagnosed in adulthood, sometimes can present with life-threatening complications. In this article, Meckel’s diverticulum in a 27 years old adult male, occuring due to internal herniation of the small bowel and subsequent ileus is presented.

Keywords:
Meckel’s diverticulum, ileus, internal herniation