title: Perforation of a Meckel's diverticulum by a foreign body.
abstract: Perforation of a Meckel's diverticulum by a sharp object often presents with subtle nonspecific abdominal findings. A 53-year-old man had features resembling acute appendicitis and right ureteral obstruction. At laparotomy a wooden toothpick was found perforating a Meckel's diverticulum. The diagnosis of complicated Meckel's diverticulum should be considered when there is typical right lower quadrant pain or the patient is known to have ingested a sharp foreign body. The mortality resulting from perforation is low. The authors discuss other complications of Meckel's diverticulum.
mesh_terms: D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography