Meckel’s Diverticulum Masked By Intermittent Recurrent Subocclusive Episodes

Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the most frequent congenital abnormality of the small bowel and it is often difficult to diagnose. It is usually asymptomatic but approximately 4% are symptomatic with complications such as bleeding, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation. Daniela Codrich et al presents a case of Meckel’s diverticulum masked by a long period of intermittent recurrent subocclusive episodes.

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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on June 25th, 2009