Synchronous perforation of a Meckel's diverticulum and a duodenal ulcer.
Dual perforation of the gastrointestinal tract is rare. We present a case of a patient who presented with a simultaneous perforation of a Meckel's diverticulum and a duodenal ulcer.
Saunders
J R
JR
Homerton Hospital, London, UK.
Griffiths
M P
MP
Kadirkamanathan
S S
SS
D000328:Adult; D004314:Down Syndrome; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D018570:Risk Assessment