Various presentations of Meckel’s Diverticulum

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  • S. Kumar Department of General Surgery, TUTH, Kathmandu, Nepal Author
  • Y.P. Singh Department of General Surgery, TUTH, Kathmandu, Nepal Author
  • P. Vaidya Department of General Surgery, TUTH, Kathmandu, Nepal Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.184

Abstract

Background – Meckel’s diverticulum is very difficult to diagnose. The aim of this study was to study the various presentations of Meckel’s diverticulum in TUTH in one year.
Methods – Retrospective study of nine patients admitted from emergency in one year data was done.
Result - In acute abdomen we have to think about Meckel’s diverticulum and its complications. The diagnosis of symptomatic Meckel’s diverticulum is difficult to make, especially in adults. The diagnosis must be considered in anyone with unexplained abdominal complaints, nausea and vomiting, or intestinal bleeding.

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Published

2005-08-31

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Vol. 27 No. 2 (2005): Journal of Institute of Medicine

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Kumar, S., Singh, Y., & Vaidya, P. (2005). Various presentations of Meckel’s Diverticulum. Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 27(2), 11-13. https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.184

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