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

Acute abdomen following axial torsion of a Giant Meckel's diverticulum in a young male: A case report

“…Laparotomy and laparoscopic had both been adopted with success. Diverticulectomy, segmental or wedge resection are documented surgical approaches in cases of small bowel obstruction with MDs [33] . In complicated intestinal obstruction, complicated diverticulitis with inflamed or perforated base, and when there is a tumour, wedge, or segmental resection is recommended [34] .…”

“…Nonetheless, postoperative measures and close monitoring for any anastomotic leak were carried out. Surgical removal of asymptomatic MDs is a topic still debated upon [33] . In cases the decision is made to leave an asymptomatic MD alone, it is nonetheless prudent to have an institutional protocol to follow up such patients and have heightened vigilance in cases of related symptomatology and low threshold for operative interventions.…”

Meckel's diverticulum causing acute intestinal obstruction: A case series

“…Its early recognition is very crucial since a delay in surgery of 36 h or more can triple the mortality rate from 8% to 25% in patients featured with strangulation. 1 Thus, clinicians must be prompt about MD, its presentation, and the best practices for its diagnosis and management. Depending on symptoms, clinical suspicion, and availability, diagnostic method can be selected.…”

“…Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract that ensues as a result of partial closure and persistence of the vitelline, or the omphalomesenteric duct during embryogenesis 1 . It is a true diverticulum containing all the layers of the small intestine and is known to contain ectopic gastric mucosa 2 .…”

“…Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract that ensues as a result of partial closure and persistence of the vitelline, or the omphalomesenteric duct during embryogenesis. 1 It is a true diverticulum containing all the layers of the small intestine and is known to contain ectopic gastric mucosa. 2 The reported prevalence of MD is between 0.3% and 2.9% of the general population and its frequency is higher in male patients than in females with a ratio of 1.5:1-4:1.…”