Two cases of small intestinal strangulation involving Meckel's diverticulae

Barakzai, Safia; Swain, J. M.; Else, R. W.; Licka, Theresia; Dixon, Padraic

doi:10.1111/j.2042-3292.2003.tb00250.x

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“…Meckel’s diverticula (MD) are a congenital disorder of the gastrointestinal tract found in several species like humans, pigs and horses [ 1 , 2 , 12 ]. In rare cases the vitelline duct (partially) fails to atrophy during embryonic development and a tube-like diverticulum remains, called a Meckel’s diverticulum [ 2 , 3 , 8 ].…”

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“…Vitelline anomalies are a rare and often overlooked cause of small intestinal strangulation in horses [ 1 , 2 ]. During the early embryonic stages, the vitelline duct (also called omphalomesenteric duct) connects the yolk sac with the developing midgut [ 3 – 5 ].…”

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“…In case of an incomplete obliteration, a mesodiverticular band, a vitelline duct cyst or a Meckel’s diverticulum may remain [ 2 , 3 , 5 – 8 ]. Vitelline remnants can be an incidental finding during exploratory laparotomy, but they may as well lead to small intestinal strangulation for which surgical intervention is needed [ 1 , 3 , 8 ].…”

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An atypical presentation of a mesenteric Meckel’s diverticulum in a 7-year-old warmblood mare: case report

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Background Meckel’s diverticula are a rare cause of small intestinal strangulation, diagnosed at laparotomy or necropsy. This congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract originates from a remnant of the vitelline duct. In reported equine cases, they present as a full-thickness diverticulum on the antimesenteric border of the distal jejunum or proximal ileum. Case presentation On laparotomy a Meckel’s diverticulum positioned at the mesenteric side was found to be the cause of small intestinal strangulation. This position is very uncommon and to the best knowledge of the authors there is no unambiguous description of another case. Conclusions Meckel’s diverticula should be on the list of differential diagnoses in cases of small intestinal strangulation. As in humans, equine Meckel’s diverticula can have the standard antimesenteric as well as a more exceptional mesenteric location. This case adds to the series of anecdotal reports of anomalies with regard to Meckel’s diverticula in the horse.

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“…2007). The presence of these structures should be differentiated from intestinal atresia since they can cause signs of acute abdomen in horses of different ages (Barakzai et al . 2003), which can predispose to the development of small intestinal volvulus (Abutarbush et al .…”

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“…Meckel's diverticulum and the mesodiverticular band are other uncommon congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract and occur on the small intestine of horses (Brown et al 2007). The presence of these structures should be differentiated from intestinal atresia since they can cause signs of acute abdomen in horses of different ages (Barakzai et al 2003), which can predispose to the development of small intestinal volvulus (Abutarbush et al 2003). Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the vitelline (omphalomesenteric) duct and forms a blind extension from the antimesenteric surface of the distal jejunum or ileum (Mair and Edwards 2003).…”

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Rectal atresia in a newborn donkey

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Spasiani

Meirelles

et al. 2010

Equine Veterinary Education

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Summary A case of a type I rectal atresia (also known as membranous rectal atresia) in a newborn donkey is reported. Clinical examination, survey radiographs and barium enema radiographs suggested rectal atresia. An exploratory laparotomy was performed; however, surgical correction of the defect was not possible due to the narrow pelvic cavity. Euthanasia was performed. At necropsy, it was possible to observe a fibrous cord connecting the small colon to a residual rectal ampulla, which opened to a normal anus. The radiographic and anatomical characteristics enabled the classification of the defect as type I rectal atresia, which is a rare congenital anomaly that is difficult to correct through surgery. This report contributes to the study of rectal atresia in newborn equids, alerts for the occurrence in donkeys and is, to our knowledge, the first to be reported in this species in Brazil.

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Diseases of the Small Intestine

Archer

2017

The Equine Acute Abdomen

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Two cases of small intestinal strangulation involving Meckel's diverticulae

Cited by 10 publications

References 6 publications

An atypical presentation of a mesenteric Meckel’s diverticulum in a 7-year-old warmblood mare: case report

An atypical presentation of a mesenteric Meckel’s diverticulum in a 7-year-old warmblood mare: case report

Rectal atresia in a newborn donkey

Diseases of the Small Intestine

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