A Case of Bleeding Meckel’s Diverticulum in Adults
Meckel’s diverticulum occurs due to failure of obliteration of the omphalo-mesenteric duct or vitellointestinal duct which usually obliterates soon after the first trimester. It is an uncommon abdominal pathology in adults, often described with the “rule
Himangsu Sarma +3 more
core +1 more source
The significance of Meckel's scan in pediatric gastrointestinal bleeding cases: A case report
Meckel's diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, identified in 2% of the population according to autopsy studies.
Damayanti Sekarsari, MD +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Varied Clinical Spectrum of Meckel’s Diverticulum in Children: A Descriptive Observational Study
Background: Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract with diverse clinical presentations in children, often mimicking other surgical conditions.
Abirami Krithiga Jayakumar, K. Prasanna
core +1 more source
Axial Torsion of Gangrenous Meckel’s Diverticulum Causing Small Bowel Obstruction [PDF]
Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is a commonly encountered congenital anomaly of the small intestine. We report an extremely unusual case of an axially torted, gangrenous MD presenting as acute intestinal obstruction.
Noonavath, RN +3 more
core
An unusual case of intestinal obstruction by volvulus of Meckel’s diverticulum in a 10-year-old child: a case report [PDF]
Intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, adherence, intussusception, acute diverticulitis and rarely malignity are the most common complications of Meckel’s diverticulum in children.
Spyridakis, Ioannis +2 more
core
Laparoscopic approach for removing a coin trapped in Meckel’s diverticulum
0Foreign body ingestion is a common problem in children. Most of these foreign bodies spontaneously pass through the gastrointestinal tract. When there is a persistent foreign body in the abdomen, it is impossible to make a diagnosis without exploration.
core
Laparoscopic management of an axially torsed gangrenous Meckel’s diverticulum in a child
Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Most often is asymptomatic but it may give a number of complications including gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction and inflammation.
Louati Hamdi +5 more
core +1 more source
A Presentation of Meckel's Diverticulum With Malignancy. [PDF]
Schott CA +4 more
europepmc +1 more source
Meckel’s diverticulum strangulated in an umbilical hernia
Strangulated Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) in an umbilical hernia (UH) is a rare event. We present herein a case of strangulated MD in UH in a child. Case Report: An 18-month girl was admitted with clinical features suggesting upper intestinal strangulation
Akakpo-Numado Gamedzi Komlatsè +4 more
core +1 more source
Meckel's Diverticulum in a Five-Day-Old Neonate: An Unusual Case. [PDF]
Costa TT.
europepmc +1 more source

