- Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
- Vol: 38 Issue: 1
- Rare Complication of Meckel´s Diverticulum: Loop Formation of Diverticulum
Rare Complication of Meckel´s Diverticulum: Loop Formation of Diverticulum
Authors : Oğuzhan Karatepe, Cem Dural, Candaş Erçetin
Pages : 91-93
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :Meckel's diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, and is reported to occur in 1%-3% of the general population and autopsy series. The total lifetime rate of complications is widely accepted at 4%. Intestinal obstruction is the most common complication in adult patients. We present the diagnosis and management of our patient with intestinal obstruction due to loop formations of a Meckel's diverticulum.Keywords : Meckel's diverticulum, obstruction, complication