Strangulated paraumbilical hernia-An unusual complication of a Meckel's diverticulum.

Introduction: Meckel's diverticulum is the commonest congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. Most are asymptomatic but can rarely present with varies forms of intestinal obstruction.

Presentation Of Case: We present an unusual case of an elderly African woman with a massive strangulated paraumbilical hernia as a complication from a Meckel's diverticulum.