Abstract
Internal hernia resulting from a perforated Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is an extremely rare complication of MD. A child presenting with signs of obstruction and concomitant sepsis is typically presumed to have perforated acute appendicitis, until proven otherwise intra-operatively. The following case illustrates the importance of recognizing the need for emergent surgery when confronted with an acute abdomen of uncertain etiology and maintaining a broad differential whilst doing so.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 52-53 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
Volume | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Internal hernia
- Key words Meckel's diverticulum
- Obstruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Surgery