A rare concurrence of acute appendicitis with Meckel’s diverticulitis: a case report
Given the difficulty in preoperative diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulitis, surgeons should routinely assess for MD during appendectomies, even when acute appendicitis is confirmed. Failing to identify and manage Meckel's diverticulitis may lead to complications and adversely affect patient outcomes.
Authors
- Rashmi Bastakoti
- Abhikanta Khatiwada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3947-6408)
- K C Sharada
- Aashish Bastakoti
- Nischal Neupane
- Anish Bastakoti
Institutions
- Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (NP)
- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Services (NP)
- Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003022
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01