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Meckel's Diverticulum in Crohn's Disease

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2001
Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital abnormality of the distal ileum associated with failed vitelline duct closure. Detailed pathological studies have estimated its frequency to be about 2% of the general population, and it has been anecdotally recorded
Hugh J Freeman
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Critical Review: The Past, Present, and Future of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

JGH Open, Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) has evolved from a severe debilitating illness to a clinical spectrum associated with abnormalities of microbial populations in the small intestine. It is best described as a pathophysiological state that may contribute to symptoms or other pathology in a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions ...
Ayesha Shah, Gerald Holtmann, Peter R. Gibson   +2 more
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Laparoscopic-assisted resection of a giant colonic diverticulum: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2009
Introduction Diverticular disease of the colon is a common benign condition. The majority of patients with diverticular disease are asymptomatic and are managed non-operatively, however complications such as perforation, bleeding, fistulation and ...
Collin Jacqueline E, Atwal Gurprit SS, Dunn William K, Acheson Austin G   +3 more
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Carrier screening in the reproductive setting—Are there medical implications for the heterozygote?—A guide for clinicians

Pregnancy, Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2026.
Abstract Carrier screening for genetic conditions performed preconception or during pregnancy allows identification of fetal risk for inherited autosomal recessive and X‐linked conditions. The goal is to identify at‐risk patients/couples and offer them reproductive options such as preimplantation genetic diagnosis, prenatal testing, or targeted newborn
Emily B. Rosenfeld, Nicole Kasatkin, Bi Liu Yu, Milen Velinov, Justin S. Brandt, Elena Ashkinadze   +5 more
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Meckel's Diverticulum Causing Sigmoid Knotting and Closed‐Loop Obstruction: A Rare Case Report From a Resource‐Limited Setting

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Meckel's diverticulum rarely causes large bowel obstruction through a fibrous band, leading to sigmoid knotting and closed‐loop gangrene. In patients presenting with acute intestinal obstruction without prior abdominal surgery, this etiology should be considered.
Biruk Umer Mohammed, Henok Bahru Wodajeneh, Ashenafi Tesfaye Bedada, Dereje Nigatu Elala, Bikila Gedefa Bekana, Bemnet Zegeye Ashenafi, Meskerem Abera Furno   +6 more
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A Case of Inverted Colonic Diverticulum

Cureus
Inverted colonic diverticulum (ICD) is an infrequent finding on colonoscopy, often misdiagnosed as colonic polyps. Further endoscopic intervention, such as polypectomy or biopsy, may lead to colonic perforation. For that reason, the endoscopist should be aware of the possibility of detecting these lesions when performing a colonoscopy.
Al-Badawi, Maysa, Alturkmani, Omar G, Al Turkmani, Shafeq G, Attar, Shahd A, Al-Midani, M. Haitham   +4 more
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Updated evidence on epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment for colonic diverticular bleeding

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
Abstract Since 2020, multiple large‐scale studies (CODE BLUE‐J) in Japan have accelerated the accumulation of evidence on colonic diverticular bleeding (CDB). This review summarizes the latest findings regarding CDB epidemiology and endoscopic hemostasis.
Chikamasa Ichita, Takaaki Kishino, Tomonori Aoki, Tomohiko Machida, Takashi Murakami, Yoshinori Sato, Naoyoshi Nagata   +6 more
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Acute intestinal obstruction due to meckel's diverticulum: A case report and literature review

Heliyon
Introduction: and Importance: Meckel's diverticulum is a rare congenital condition often detected incidentally. Meckel's diverticulum, a rare disease, may result in acute intestinal obstruction and is frequently misdiagnosed.
Cecilia Evan, Kezia Christy, Ricarhdo Valentino Hanafi, Maman Wastaman Rodjak   +3 more
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Metastatic colon cancer derived from a diverticulum incidentally found at herniorrhaphy: a case report

Surgical Case Reports, 2018
Background There are few reports of metastases from colon cancer to an inguinal hernia sac, and few reports of colon cancer originating in diverticula. We report a patient with carcinoma of the sigmoid colon arising in two diverticula, who presented with
Jiro Kimura, Alan Kawarai Lefor, Shota Fukai, Kentaro Yoshikawa, Shingo Sasamatsu, Takashi Sakamoto, Ken Mizokami, Masaki Kanzaki, Tadao Kubota, Akira Saito, Hiroshi Izumi, Kunpei Honjo, Kunihiko Nagakari, Masaki Fukunaga   +13 more
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“Cat scratch colon” causing cecal perforation as a rare complication due to barotrauma during colonoscopy: A case report and literature review

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
Abstract “Cat scratch colon” (CSC), characterized by spontaneous bright‐red linear markings or mucosal laceration with bleeding due to air insufflation barotrauma, is a rare complication during colonoscopy. These mucosal lacerations can present as superficial tears that do not generally have clinical repercussions or as deeper tears that damage the ...
Hitoshi Hara, Yasuhide Muto, Tomoki Kido, Ryohei Miyata, Moe Tokuda, Tomohiro Maesono, Takahiro Ajihara, Takuma Naritomi, Michio Itabashi   +8 more
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