A Case of Strangulated Ileus due to Abnormal Bowel Rotation Caused by Meckel's Diverticulum

Key Points

• To discuss a rare case of strangulated ileus resulting from abnormal bowel rotation associated with Meckel's diverticulum in an adult.
• Patient presented with abdominal pain and underwent abdominal CT imaging
• Emergency consultation led to surgical intervention
• Surgical findings included abnormal bowel rotation and presence of Meckel's diverticulum
• Diagnosis of intestinal malrotation and subsequent strangulation was made
• Partial resection of the small intestine was performed
• The case highlights the rarity of adult onset intestinal malrotation as a cause for strangulated obstruction