Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum caused by a chicken bone: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Meckel's diverticulum represents a true diverticulum of the ileum containing all three layers of the bowel wall and is found on the wall of the distal ileum, usually about 2 feet from the ileocaecal valve. Although Meckel'...

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Main Author: Chan Kim W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/48