Abstract

GOYA, M. Micaela et al. Meckel’s diverticulum in the foramen of Winslow as a rare cause of small bowel obstruction. Rev. argent. cir. [online]. 2023, vol.115, n.3, pp.274-277. ISSN 2250-639X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.25132/raac.v115.n3.1685.

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital defect of the gastrointestinal tract. It may remain asymptomatic or may cause acute abdomen requiring surgery due to inflammation, infection or mechanical obstruction. We report case of small bowel obstruction produced by an internal hernia generated by a Meckel’s diverticulum in the foramen of Winslow.

Keywords : Meckel diverticulum; Abdominal hernia; Intestinal obstruction.

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