2023
DOI: 10.22541/au.169353362.22269687/v1
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Perforated Meckel’s diverticulum in children: A rare complication

Kriti Basnet,
Shreeyash Raj Bhattarai,
Sudhan Subedi
et al.

Abstract: Meckel's diverticulum is a common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract present in about 2% of the population. The majority of them are asymptomatic, and in complicated cases, inflammation, blockage, and hemorrhage are common. Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum is a very rare complication, mimicking acute appendicitis. Here, we report a case of a 16-year male presenting with signs and symptoms similar to acute appendicitis. The true diagnosis of perforation of the Meckel's diverticulum was only es… Show more

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