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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Strangulated paraumbilical hernia-An unusual complication of a Meckel's diverticulum
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, Volume 3, No. 6, Year 2012
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INTRODUCTION: Meckel's diverticulum is the commonest congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. Most are asymptomatic but can rarely present with varies forms of intestinal obstruction. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We present an unusual case of an elderly African woman with a massive strangulated paraumbilical hernia as a complication from a Meckel's diverticulum. DISCUSSION: Meckel's diverticulum presenting as a strangulated paraumbilical hernia is uncommon and can be difficult to diagnose. It is often only found intraoperatively. Delay in referral due to poor access can potentially lead to adverse outcome. CONCLUSION: Although uncommon, a through clinical assessment is of paramount importance and timely operative intervention must occur in order to provide the best outcome for these patients. © 2012 Surgical Associates Ltd. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Kong, Victor Yeewai
South Africa, Pietermaritzburg
Edendale Hospital
Parkinson, Frances
South Africa, Pietermaritzburg
Edendale Hospital
Barasa, Jack
South Africa, Pietermaritzburg
Edendale Hospital
Ranjan, Prasant
South Africa, Pietermaritzburg
Edendale Hospital
Statistics
Citations: 6
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.ijscr.2012.02.001
e-ISSN:
22102612
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Participants Gender
Female