Hurley, H,Cahill, RA,Ryan, P,Morcos, AI,Redmond, HP,Kiely, HM

2007

July

World Journal of Gastroenterology

Penetrating ectopic peptic ulcer in the absence of Meckel's diverticulum ultimately presenting as small bowel obstruction

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non-Meckelean ectopic peptic ulcer bowel obstruction WIRELESS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY

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We report here how a heterotopic penetrating peptic ulcer progressed to cause small bowel obstruction in a patient with multiple previous negative investigations. The clinical presentation, radiographic features and pathological findings of this case are described, along with the salient lessons learnt. The added value of wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) in such circumstances is debated. (C) 2007 WJG. All rights reserved.