title: A curious case of Meckel's diverticulum.
abstract: Meckel's diverticulitis or Meckel's associated pathology frequently presents in childhood with gastrointestinal bleeding. It is rarely seen in adults. It is a congenital abnormality that commonly goes undetected. We present a case of a perforated Meckel's diverticulum due to fishbone ingestion in an elderly gentleman. The aim of this case report is to highlight the rare presentation of a perforation in a Meckel's diverticulum due to an extrinsic pathology and to outline diagnostic and management options in cases of Meckel's diverticulum.
authors: Hospital Kuala Lumpur, General Surgery, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50586, Malaysia. michaelarvind@gmail.com.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Michael
authors: Hospital Kuala Lumpur, General Surgery, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50586, Malaysia.
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authors: D
authors: Benedict
authors: Sunway Medical Centre, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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authors: Razali
authors: Hospital Selayang, Department of Surgery, Selangor, Malaysia.
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authors: SN
authors: Jasjit
authors: Hospital Kuala Lumpur, General Surgery, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50586, Malaysia.
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authors: Zainal
mesh_terms: D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged