Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulum Caused by a Toothpick: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Tatiana Fernandez Trokhimtchouk; Luis F Flores; Álvaro Morillo Cox; Estefanie S Otanez; Joseline K Crespo Martinez

doi:10.7759/cureus.37390

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Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulum Caused by a Toothpick: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Tatiana Fernandez Trokhimtchouk Luis F Flores Álvaro Morillo Cox Estefanie S Otanez Joseline K Crespo Martinez

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Tatiana Fernandez Trokhimtchouk, Luis F Flores, Álvaro Morillo Cox, et al. (2023). Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulum Caused by a Toothpick: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Cureus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.37390

Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulum Caused by a Toothpick: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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