Retrograde intussusception as a rare complication of giant Meckel's diverticulum in a six-year-old male patient with intestinal obstruction: A case report

This report highlights the need for a high index of suspicion in pediatric patients with intestinal obstruction and emphasizes that retrograde intussusception complicating giant Meckel's diverticulum, although rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis.

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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
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2025-03-17
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111170
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Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
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Retrograde intussusception as a rare complication of giant Meckel's diverticulum in a six-year-old male patient with intestinal obstruction: A case report

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Retrograde intussusception as a rare complication of giant Meckel's diverticulum in a six-year-old male patient with intestinal obstruction: A case report

Nek Arthur Jonathan, Owen Daniel, Tuhaise Gamukama, Charles Tumwesige, James Ampumuza, Arnold Bwambale Asingya
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Abstract

This report highlights the need for a high index of suspicion in pediatric patients with intestinal obstruction and emphasizes that retrograde intussusception complicating giant Meckel's diverticulum, although rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis.

International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsVol. 130(C)
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