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Acute abdomen due to axial torsion of Meckel's diverticulum
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2022 Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct and is the most common congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract. The complications of MD include hemorrhage, perforation, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation.
Gulan Maree +5 more
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CT findings of Meckel's diverticulum perforation in a geriatric patient
Radiology Case Reports, 2020 Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, found only in approximately 2% of the population. Although Meckel's diverticulum is often diagnosed in nonsymptomatic patients as incidental radiologic findings, complications of Meckel's ...
Grace Yi, DO +2 more
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Surgical abdominal exploration in children with umbilical ectopic gastrointestinal tissue
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2019 We present two pediatric cases of umbilical ectopic gastrointestinal tissue with coexistent Meckel's diverticulum. This case report emphasizes the importance of surgical abdominal exploration in pediatric cases with suspected or diagnosed umbilical ...
Yi-Li Hou, Jao-Yu Lin
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An internal hernia caused by Meckel’s diverticulum: a case report
BMC Gastroenterology, 2020 Background Meckel’s diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct. It can lead to intestinal perforation, obstruction and gastrointestinal bleeding. While the internal hernia caused by Meckel’s diverticulum is rarely reported. Case presentation
Yang Zhang +3 more
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Umbilical cord hemangioma and pseudocyst with favorable fetal outcome
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 11, Issue 7, July 2023., 2023 An umbilical pseudocyst and hemangiona compressing the arteries but with positive end diastolic flow. Key Clinical Message There is a high association between umbilical cord hemangiomas or cysts with fetal mortality. However, favorable outcome is possible with proper prenatal monitoring and care Abstract Umbilical cord hemangiomas are rare neoplasms of
Sikolia Wanyonyi +6 more
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Meckel's diverticulectomy: a multi‐centre 19‐year retrospective study
ANZ Journal of Surgery, Volume 93, Issue 5, Page 1280-1286, May 2023., 2023 A 19‐year multi‐centre retrospective review of Meckel's diverticulum, with a focus on laparoscopic stapled diverticulectomy and its safety. Abstract Background Meckels diverticulum (MD) causes a number of acute surgical pathologies and can contain ectopic tissue with the surgical aim to resect all ectopic mucosa.
Kevin Tree +7 more
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An Unusual Case of a Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulum
Case Reports in Pediatrics, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023 Background. Meckel’s diverticulum, the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, typically presents in children with gastrointestinal bleeding. Case Presentation. An 11‐year‐old Caucasian male presented with a 6 week history of abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Lybil Mendoza Alvarez +3 more
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Intestinal Obstruction due to Meckel's Enterolith
Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2010 Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract and represents a persistent remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct.
Hui-Chien Lai
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023 Background Meckel’s diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct and occurs in only about 2% of people. Mesodiverticular band is the congenital remnant of the vitelline artery and is an even less often occurring phenomenon.
Michał Zieliński +3 more
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