| Meckel's diverticulitis: a rare etiology of an acute abdomen during pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 16843783 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Perforated Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a rare complication of pregnancy. Its diagnosis, however, must be considered in all cases of intra-abdominal disease, as its presentation is similar to appendicitis. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment is imperative in these cases due to the high rate of perforation leading to fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. The usual lesion affecting a patient with MD and a review of the literature on other unusual causes of an acute abdomen in pregnancy is presented in the following report. |
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Authors:
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Sergio Huerta; Andrew Barleben; Michael A Peck; Ian L Gordon |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current surgery Volume: 63 ISSN: 0149-7944 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Surg Publication Date: 2006 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-07-17 Completed Date: 2006-12-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802123 Medline TA: Curr Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 290-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, 75216, USA. Sergio.Huerta@usouthwestern.edu |
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Abdomen, Acute
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diagnosis,
etiology*,
surgery Adult Diverticulitis / complications*, diagnosis, surgery Female Humans Meckel Diverticulum / complications*, diagnosis, surgery Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications* / diagnosis, surgery |
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