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Hydroureteronephrosis Secondary to Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulum

J. Denstedt, R. R. Shepherd, R. L. Holliday

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Abstract

Complications related to Meckel's diverticulum are not unusual. However, involvement of the urinary tract is extremely rare. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of ureteral obstruction due to perforation of Meckel's diverticulum.

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Complications related to Meckel's diverticulum are not unusual. However, involvement of the urinary tract is extremely rare. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of ureteral obstruction due to perforation of Meckel's diverticulum.

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Complications related to Meckel's diverticulum are not unusual. However, involvement of the urinary tract is extremely rare. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of ureteral obstruction due to perforation of Meckel's diverticulum.

Key concepts: Medicine, Meckel's diverticulum, Diverticulum (mollusc), Hepatic diverticulum, Perforation, Meckel Diverticulum, Urinary system, Surgery

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