Affiliations 

  • 1 Michael Arvind, MRCS. Hospital Kuala Lumpur, General Surgery, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50586, Malaysia. michaelarvind@gmail.com
  • 2 Benedict Dharmaraj, MS. Hospital Kuala Lumpur, General Surgery, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50586, Malaysia.
  • 3 Mohd Razali Ibrahim, MS. Department of General Surgery, Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
  • 4 Jasjit Singh Nijhar, MS. Hospital Selayang, Department of Surgery, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • 5 Zainah Ariffin Azizi, MS. Hospital Kuala Lumpur, General Surgery, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50586, Malaysia.
Med J Malaysia, 2016 Aug;71(4):203-205.
PMID: 27770121

Abstract

Meckel's diverticulitis or Meckel's associated pathology frequently presents in childhood with gastrointestinal bleeding. It is rarely seen in adults. It is a congenital abnormality that commonly goes undetected. We present a case of a perforated Meckel's diverticulum due to fishbone ingestion in an elderly gentleman. The aim of this case report is to highlight the rare presentation of a perforation in a Meckel's diverticulum due to an extrinsic pathology and to outline diagnostic and management options in cases of Meckel's diverticulum.

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