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Case #9 -
A 30 year old man presented with generalized abdominal pain

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
3.) What in his history suggests further complication?  Answer 
4.) What do you expect on physical examination?  Answer 
5.) What imaging studies should be done?   Answer 
6.) What is your management plan for this patient?  Answer 
7.) At laparotomy he is found to have ileocolic intussusception. What is the most likely lead point?  Answer 
8.) What is the embryology of Meckel's diverticulum?  Answer 
9.) What are other possible complications of Meckel's diverticulum?  Answer 
2.) What additional history is needed?  Answer 
10.) What is the most common complication in children?  Answer 
11.) What are indications for surgical treatment in Meckel's diverticulum?  Answer 
12.) What should be done if it is discovered incidentally?  Answer 
1.) What is the likely diagnosis in this patient?  Answer 
 
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