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.