Recognizing perforated Meckel's diverticulum: A crucial differential in acute appendicitis imitation

Key Clinical Message Meckel's diverticulitis (MD) mimics acute appendicitis with right lower abdominal pain. Clinicians must consider MD in acute abdomen cases to avoid diagnostic delays. Perforated MD can lead to serious complications. Timely use of advanced imaging and surgical assessment is...

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Main Authors: Faiza Azeema Shaikh, Dilip Vasant KA, Humaira Shaikh, Malik Olatunde Oduoye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-09-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9361
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