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We present the radiologic findings and intraoperative correlation of a torsed Meckel’s diverticulum leading to small-bowel obstruction in a 65-year-old male without prior abdominal surgery. As this is a rare entity and difficult to diagnose, an understanding of the clinical presentation and radiologic findings correlated with this pathology can help to expedite diagnosis and treatment.
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Seshadri, A., Potter, C.A., Riviello, R. et al. BWH emergency radiology–surgical correlation: torsion of Meckel’s diverticulum. Emerg Radiol 22, 605–607 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-015-1313-x
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