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Vomiting and Abdominal Pain in a 5-Year-Old Male

Williamson JK, Passarello S, Kwong RC

Global pediatric health, 2023

Abstract

This case describes small bowel obstruction secondary to a Meckel's Diverticulum in a 5-year-old male patient with a chief complain of abdominal pain and vomiting. We review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of Meckel's Diverticulum. This case report highlights the importance of considering a broad differential diagnosis during a clinical workup.

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