Vomiting and Abdominal Pain in a 5-Year-Old Male

This case describes small bowel obstruction secondary to a Meckel's Diverticulum in a 5-year-old male patient with a chief complain of abdominal pain and vomiting. We review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of Meckel's Diverticulum. This case report highlights the importance...

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Main Authors: Jonathan K. Williamson MD (Author), Sarah Passarello MD (Author), Ryan C. Kwong MD, MPH (Author)
Format: Book
Published: SAGE Publishing, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:This case describes small bowel obstruction secondary to a Meckel's Diverticulum in a 5-year-old male patient with a chief complain of abdominal pain and vomiting. We review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of Meckel's Diverticulum. This case report highlights the importance of considering a broad differential diagnosis during a clinical workup.
Item Description:2333-794X
10.1177/2333794X221150708