MECKEL‘S DIVERTICULUM - A RARE CAUSE OF SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION: CASE REPORT.

Dr. M.RAJESWARI; Dr. P.ARUN KUMAR; Dr. P.S.SHANTHI; Dr. R.KANNAN

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

MECKEL‘S DIVERTICULUM - A RARE CAUSE OF SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION: CASE REPORT.

Dr. M. Rajeswari, Dr. P. Arun Kumar, Dr. P. S. Shanthi, Dr. R. Kannan

Abstract :

Meckel’s diverticulum is the commonest congenital abnormality of small intestine. Though majority of the patients remain asymptomatic, few patients can experience symptoms when complicated by hemorrhage, small bowel obstruction and inflammation. We report a case of 50 year old male who presented with abdominal pain, distension and vomiting. Per abdomen examination revealed gaseous distension with guarding. Abdominal Imaging done confirmed small bowel obstruction. Laparotomy findings showed gangrenous Meckel’s diverticulum and obstructed small bowel loops. This case report highlights the importance of considering Meckel’s diverticulum as a differential diagnosis in patients with acute intestinal obstruction.