Meckel's diverticulum causing acute intestinal obstruction: A case report and comprehensive review of the literature

•Meckel's diverticulum, a rare congenital abnormality, usually presents with painless bleeding. However, in rare instances, it might cause acute intestinal obstruction, often obscuring the clinical picture.•In patients presenting with acute intestinal obstruction on a background history unremarkable for the most common etiologies, meckel's diverticulitis should be considered in the list of differentials.•In such instances, meckel's diverticulectomy remains the mainstay of surgical management, yielding a prompt resolution of obstructive symptoms.