A rare presentation of an acute abdomen: an ileal diverticular perforation

Abstract Background This case report highlights the value of prompt intervention of diagnostic laparoscopy in a patient suspects of having an acute abdomen due to an intestinal perforation, where there is a limitation of performing Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography of abdomen. A previously healt...

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Main Authors: Basuru Uvindu Thilakawardana, Sanjay De Mel, Vasitha Abeysuriya, Janaki Hewavisenthi, Chandima De Mel, Lal Chandrasena, Visula Abeysuriya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2514-z