Meckel's Diverticulum With Perforation
Meckel's Diverticulum With Perforation
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United States: Cureus Inc
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English
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United States: Cureus Inc
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Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a common congenital defect of the small intestinal tract resulting from incomplete obliteration of the vitellointestinal duct. It presents with unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, bowel obstruction, and inflammation. In rare instances, the presentation is with perforation similar to acute appendicitis with perforati...
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Meckel's Diverticulum With Perforation
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11402473
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11402473
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2168-8184
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2168-8184
DOI
10.7759/cureus.67026
