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Acute Abdomen Accompanied by Torsion of a Segment of the Jejunum Due to Meckel’s Diverticulum: A Rare and Interesting Case

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Meckel's diverticulum is a common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract and is often asymptomatic. This case report details the diagnosis and treatment of small bowel obstruction particularly in a segment of the jejunum in a 41-year-old woman due to Meckel's diverticulum. The patient presented with diffuse abdominal pain and bloating. Imaging and clinical evaluation revealed signs of ileus, leading to an exploratory laparotomy. Intraoperative findings included a mass consistent with Meckel's diverticulum causing adhesion and torsion of the jejunum. The surgical intervention involved adhesiolysis and segmental enterectomy with side-to-side anastomosis. Histopathological analysis confirmed Meckel's diverticulum with ectopic gastric mucosa. The patient had an uneventful postoperative recovery and was discharged on the seventh postoperative day.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68496

Authors: Athanasios Permekerlis, Stavritsa Taxiarchoula Varvara, Eirini Gemousakaki, Christos Tepelidis, Panagiotis Fotiadis

Institution: 424 General Military Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402202337