Blunt Abdominal Trauma from a Fall Revealing a Kinked Meckel’s Diverticulum and Mesenteric Hemorrhage: A Case Report
Abstract:
Blunt abdominal trauma is common, but mesenteric injuries and Meckel’s diverticulum are rarely associated with trauma. We report the case of a 38-year-old male who sustained blunt abdominal trauma from a fall. Initial imaging revealed minimal free fluid and suspected pneumothorax. During surgery, mesenteric contusions and a kinked Meckel’s diverticulum were found, which contributed to hemorrhage.
KeyWords:
Meckel's diverticulum - Abdominal trauma - hemorrhage - Kinked Meckel’s diverticulum
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