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01-06-2013 | Case Report

Large Enterolith in a Meckels Diverticulum Causing Perforation and Bowel Obstruction: An Interesting Case with Review of Literature

Authors: Umesh Gadhia, Devinder Raju, Rajeev Kapoor

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Special Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Enteroliths are a rare complication of Meckel’s diverticula, with perforation of the diverticulum being an even rarer occurrence. Bowel obstruction secondary to a Meckel’s enterolith, albeit uncommon, occurs due to inflammation, intussusception, or impaction after extrusion from the diverticulum. We report an unusual case of Meckel’s enterolithiasis causing perforation and bowel obstruction.

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Title: Large Enterolith in a Meckels Diverticulum Causing Perforation and Bowel Obstruction: An Interesting Case with Review of Literature
Authors: Umesh Gadhia
Devinder Raju
Rajeev Kapoor
Publication date: 01-06-2013
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-012-0558-9

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