Meckel’s diverticulum

2005 ◽  
pp. 273-277
Author(s):  
Stephen Potts
Keyword(s):  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum

Ultrastructure of the Omphalomesenteric Duct Rest in the Umbilical Cord at Term

1982 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 250-251
Author(s):  
B. A. Clark ◽  
T. Okagaki
Keyword(s):  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Columnar Epithelium ◽  
Omphalomesenteric Duct ◽  
Umbilical Arteries

Vestiges of the omphalomesenteric or vitello-intestinal duct and the pathologic implications attributed to these remnants have been treated in great detail by several investigators. Persistence of the omphalomesenteric duct is associated with such conditions as Meckel's diverticulum, umbilical fistula, mucosal polyps, and sinuses or cysts of the umbilicus. Remnants of the duct in the umbilical cord, although infrequent, are located outside of the triangle formed by the two umbilical arteries and the umbilical vein, are usually discontinuous and are often represented by a small lumen lined by cuboidal or columnar epithelium. This study will examine the ultrastructure of these cells.

Lithiasis of Meckel's Diverticulum Report of a Case

1951 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 287-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo R. Basile ◽  
Marcos Elfersy
Keyword(s):  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum

scholarly journals Perforated Meckel’s Diverticulum in a 3-day-old Neonate; A Case Report

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-326
Author(s):  
Mehdi Frooghi ◽  
Ali Bahador ◽  
Alireza Golchini ◽  
Mahmood Haghighat ◽  
Maryam Ataollahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum

scholarly journals Extracorporeal laparoscopically assisted resection of a perforated Meckel's diverticulum due to a chicken bone

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 (feb26 1) ◽  
pp. bcr2014209051-bcr2014209051 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Nikolopoulos ◽  
E. Ntakomyti ◽  
A. El-Gaddal ◽  
D. Corry
Keyword(s):  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Chicken Bone

scholarly journals Meckel’s diverticulum in an adult with iron deficiency

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Gowthami Kanagalingam ◽  
Vrinda Vyas ◽  
Anuj Sharma ◽  
Divey Manocha
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum

scholarly journals Axial torsion of Meckel’s diverticulum causing acute peritonitis in the first trimester of pregnancy: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiromitsu Nagata ◽  
Hiroyasu Nishizawa ◽  
Susumu Mashima ◽  
Yasuyuki Shimahara
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Diagnosis ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Ileocecal Valve ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Ileocecal Resection ◽  
Bowel Loop ◽  
Axial Torsion ◽  
First Trimester Of Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Background Meckel’s diverticulum is considered the most prevalent congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Approximately 4% of patients are symptomatic with complications such as bleeding, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation, while axial torsion of Meckel’s diverticulum is rare, particularly in pregnancy. Case presentation A 31-year-old woman in week 15 of pregnancy complained of epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. Clinical diagnosis was severe hyperemesis gravidarum. Because the symptoms persisted during hospitalization, CT was performed and revealed dilated small bowel loops with multiple air-fluid levels. In the right mid-abdomen, there was a large part of air containing a cavity connected to the small intestine, which was considered a dilated bowel loop. Emergency laparotomy was performed and axial torsion of a large Meckel’s diverticulum measuring 11 cm was found at a few centimeters proximal to the ileocecal valve. Ileocecal resection including Meckel’s diverticulum was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful. At 40 weeks gestation, she had vaginal delivery of normal baby. Conclusion The physiological and anatomical changes in pregnancy can make a straightforward clinical diagnosis difficult. Prompt diagnosis and management were needed in order to avoid significant maternal and fetal risks. The use of imaging examinations, especially CT examination, with proper timing may be helpful to prevent delay in diagnosis and surgical intervention. Here, we report the case of a patient with axial torsion of Meckel’s diverticulum in pregnancy. To our knowledge, axial torsion of Meckel’s diverticulum in the first trimester of pregnancy has not been reported in the English medical literature.

scholarly journals An Unusual Case of Meckel Diverticulitis Misdiagnosed as an Infected Urachal Cyst

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 495
Author(s):  
Ioana Anca Stefanopol ◽  
Magdalena Miulescu ◽  
Liliana Baroiu ◽  
Aurelian-Dumitrache Anghele ◽  
Dumitru Marius Danila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Cyst Formation ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Urachal Cyst ◽  
Macroscopic Appearance ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Bladder Dome ◽  
Low Sensitivity ◽  
Tract Infections

Introduction: Meckel’s diverticulum (MD), a remnant of the omphaloenteric duct, is among the most frequent intestinal malformations. Another embryonic vestige is the urachus, which obliterates, becoming the median umbilical ligament; the failure of this process can lead to a urachal cyst formation. We present a case of Meckel diverticulitis misdiagnosed as an infected urachal cyst. Presentation of case: A 16-year-old girl presented with hypogastric pain, fever and vomiting. She had undergone an appendectomy 6 years prior and no digestive malformation had been documented. In the last 2 years, she had 3 events of urinary tract infections with Escherichia coli, and anabdominal ultrasound discovered a 28/21 mm hypoechogenic preperitoneal round tumor, anterosuperior to the bladder. We established the diagnosis of an infected urachal cyst, confirmed later by magnetic resonance imaging. Intraoperative, we found MD with necrotic diverticulitis attached to the bladder dome. Discussions: Meckel’s diverticulum and urachal cyst (UC) are embryonic remnants. Both conditions are usually asymptomatic, being incidentally discovered during imaging or surgery performed for other abdominal pathology. Imaging diagnosis is accurate for UC, but for MD they are low sensitivity and specificity. For UC treatment, there is a tendency to follow an algorithm related to age and symptoms, but there is no general consensus on whether to perform a routine resection of incidentally discovered MD. Conclusion: Preoperatory diagnosis of MD represents a challenge. We want to emphasize the necessity of a thorough inspection of the small bowel during all abdominal surgical interventions and MD surgical excision regardless of its macroscopic appearance. These two actions seem to be the best prophylaxis measures for MD complications and consequently to avoid emergency surgery, in which case more extensive surgical procedures on an unstable patient may be needed.

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