Case Reports in Medicine (Jan 2010)

Small Bowel Obstruction due to Mesodiverticular Band of Meckel's Diverticulum: A Case Report

  • Aziz Sumer,
  • Ozgur Kemik,
  • Aydemir Olmez,
  • A. Cumhur Dulger,
  • Ismail Hasirci,
  • Umit Iliklerden,
  • Erol Kisli,
  • Cetin Kotan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/901456
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2010

Abstract

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Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine. Common complications related to a Meckel's diverticulum include haemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation. Small bowel obstruction due to mesodiverticular band of Meckel's diverticulum is a rare complication. Herein, we report the diagnosis and management of a small bowel obstruction occurring due to mesodiverticular band of a Meckel's diverticulum.