Unusual Presentation of Meckel's Diverticulum: Gangrene due to Axial Torsion

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small bowel. The majority of cases are asymptomatic; however, life-threatening complications can also take place. We present a case of a 37-year-old male who was admitted with symptoms of acute, severe abdominal pain in the righ...

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Main Authors: Rencuzogullari, Ahmet, Dalci, Kubilay, Yalav, Orcun
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4352490/