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Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulitis

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A Meckel’s diverticulum is a vestigial remnant present in approximately 2% of the population. Fewer than 10% of patients with a Meckel’s diverticulum develop clinical complications, and such findings are exceedingly rare in the geriatric population. We present a case of perforated Meckel’s diverticulitis with a fistulous tract involving the anterior abdominal wall in an 85-year-old male.

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  1. Diagnostic Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Beaumont Health, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, 3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, 48073, USA

    Robert W. Colvin, Sayf Al-Katib & John Ebersole

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Correspondence to Robert W. Colvin.

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Drs. Colvin, Al-Katib, and Ebersole all made substantial contributions, assisted in drafting and revising, gave final approval, and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

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Colvin, R.W., Al-Katib, S. & Ebersole, J. Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulitis. J Gastrointest Surg 21, 2126–2128 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-017-3511-1

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