Isolated axial volvulus of a Meckel's diverticulum

Gregory P. Moore; Frederick M. Burkle

doi:10.1016/0735-6757(88)90052-6

Isolated axial volvulus of a Meckel's diverticulum

Gregory P. Moore, Frederick M. Burkle

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Abstract

A 3.5-year-old boy presented twice within 36 hours to an emergency department with worsening abdominal distress. At surgery, an isolated axial volvulus of a Meckel's diverticulum was found. This finding has been reported three times in the last 20 years and has involved only adult patients. Meckel's diverticulum, although uncommon, can be extremely serious. Its presentation andpathophysiology are reviewed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	137-142
Number of pages	6
Journal	American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume	6
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0735-6757(88)90052-6
State	Published - Mar 1988
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Abdominal pain
Meckel's diverticulum
axial volvulus
child
differential diagnosis

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Emergency Medicine

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