Intestinal obstruction caused by Meckel's diverticulum in adults

Assadourian, R.; N'Guema, R.; Berthet, B.; Ninh, T.V.

Journal de Chirurgie 128(6-7): 298-301

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0021-7697
PMID: 1894702
Document Number: 378379
The diagnosis of intestinal obstruction caused by Meckel's diverticulum is difficult. The clinical evaluation of the condition is subacute, with painful bouts occurring over several years and puzzling the clinicians. As a first step, explorating laparotomy solves the problem. Two cases show how difficult this decision is. Celioscopic surgery may be chosen in the future.

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