Ileo-Ileal Intussusception Due to Inverted Meckel’s Diverticulum

Abstract

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastro-intestinal tract. It is generally asymptomatic. Occasionally, it may cause some complications such as bleeding, obstruction, diverticulitis and intussusception. We present a case of a 21-year-old female with intussusception due to inverted Meckel’s diverticulum. Diagnosis and therapy of inverted Meckel’s diverticulum is a subject of debate because of its rarity and the limited number of reports in the literature.

Key Words:

• Meckel’s diverticulum
• intussusception
• intestinal obstruction.

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H. Altun

H. Altun, M.D. Cukurambar Mah. 41. Cadde No: 14/15 Balgat-Cankaya Ankara, Turkey E-mail: [email protected]