Inverted Meckel's diverticulum causing intussusception in an adult.

Journal: Journal Of The College Of Physicians And Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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Abstract

Adult intussusception is rare, making-up only about 1% of the causes of bowel obstruction intussusception, secondary to an inverted Meckel's diverticulum, is also a rare occurrence. Chronic abdominal pain, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, and recurrent obstructive symptoms may lead to an unnecessary delay in diagnosis. This case report describes a rare cause of adult intestinal intussusception due to inverted Meckel's diverticulum. Intussusception was diagnosed on emergency ultrasound of the patient, who was successfully managed with surgery.

Authors
Muhammad Amin, Muhammad Siddiqui, Rabia Mahmood