Axial torsion and gangrene of a giant Meckel's diverticulum mimicking acute appendicitis
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, cilt.59, sa.6, ss.408-419, 2009 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 59 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Dergi Adı: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.408-419
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of gastrointestinal tract, occurring in 2% of the population. More than 80% of patients are asymptomatic. Complications like intestinal obstruction, bleeding and inflammation of Meckel's diverticulum occur in 4% of patients. The case of a 42-year old male patient with axial torsion and gangrene of giant Meckel's diverticulum is presented.