SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION DUE TO BEZOAR IN MECKEL DIVERTICULUM – A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Thơ Trần Đình, Hùng Đỗ Mạnh, Nam Nguyễn Hải, Phúc Chu Minh

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Meckel diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, with its complications well-documented in the medical literature. Intestinal obstruction due to a bezoar is also a common condition in gastrointestinal emergencies, but small bowel obstruction caused by a bezoar associated with Meckel’s diverticulum is a very rare complication. This article presents a rare clinical case of small bowel obstruction due to a bezoar related to Meckel’s diverticulum in a patient, while also providing a literature review on the association between these two conditions. We detail the patient’s diagnostic process, treatment, and outcomes, along with a discussion on possible mechanisms by which bezoars can cause obstruction in individuals with Meckel’s diverticulum. The literature review focuses on incidence, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and treatment methods for small bowel obstruction due to bezoars, particularly when associated with congenital anomalies such as Meckel diverticulum. This case report and literature review aim to raise awareness of a rare cause of small bowel obstruction and highlight the importance of considering Meckel diverticulum as an underlying factor in unexplained obstruction cases.

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