title: Synchronous perforation of a Meckel's diverticulum and a duodenal ulcer.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Homerton Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Saunders
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Griffiths
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kadirkamanathan
mesh_terms: 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