Gangrene of Meckels Diverticulum Secondary to Axial Torsion in a Child: An Unusual Complication
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Unusual Presentation of Meckel's Diverticulum: Gangrene due to Axial Torsion
Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small bowel. The majority of cases are asymptomatic; however, life-threatening complications can also take place. We present a case of a 37-year-old male who was admitted with symptoms of acute, severe abdominal pain in the right iliac fossa. The patient was operated on with the preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis but t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1309-0720,1309-2014
DOI: 10.4328/jcam.4590