Intestinal obstruction caused by gangrenous Meckel's diverticulum encircling terminal ileum: a case report with emphasis on image findings

Abstract

Mickel's diverticulum is considered the most prevalent congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. here, we report a rare occurrence where a gangrenous Mickel's diverticulum formed a loop with a part of small bowel herniated through causing bowel obstruction requiring bowel resection, in a 17-year-old patient.

Keywords

• bowel obstruction
• gangrenous small bowel
• mickel's diverticulum