MECKEL'S PERFORATION IN A TODDLER–A CASE REPORT

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MECKEL'S PERFORATION IN A TODDLER–A CASE REPORT

Dr.Muthukumaran jagannathan, D. MuthuKumaran

May 1, 2015

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Journal

Indian journal of applied research

Semantic Scholar

Key Takeaway

Key Takeaway: Meckel's perforation in toddlers can occur due to ectopic gastric and pancreatic tissue in the diverticulum, with common causes being appendicular perforation, intestinal obstruction, enteric perforation, and trauma.

Abstract

Bowel Perforation occurs in children, from newborn period till adolescence. The common causes of gas- tro intestinal perforation in toddlers are appendicular perforation, intestinal obstruction, enteric perfora- tion and trauma {1}. We report a case of Meckel's perforation in a toddler with ectopic gastric and pancreatic tissue in the diverticulum Specimen.

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