scholarly journals Postdiverticular Stasis—Introduction of a New Etiology for Small Intestine Obstruction: A Case Series

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Abdollah Mousavi ◽  
Hassan Karami
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Young Age ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum

Introduction. Intestinal obstruction in the setting of Meckel’s diverticulum in young age and with orange and meat bezoar is a rare, previously unreported condition. Since the obstruction point is located immediately after Meckel’s diverticulum in our patients, we attempt to introduce “localized peristalsis insufficiency” as a new etiology for small intestine obstruction while reviewing the findings of previous studies.Conclusion. Intestinal obstruction in the setting of Meckel’s diverticulum and with orange and meat bezoar is a rare, previously unreported condition. Considering the previous reports, we may present the theory oflocalized peristalsis insufficiencyin patients with Meckel’s diverticulum.

scholarly journals Inverted Meckel's diverticulum associated with heterotopic pancreatic tissue causing intestinal obstruction: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Kamel ◽  
Hani Barsoum ◽  
Suzan Talaat ◽  
Eman Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Small Intestine ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Pancreatic Tissue ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Heterotopic Pancreatic Tissue ◽  
Heterotopic Tissue ◽  
Inverted Meckel’S Diverticulum

Abstract Background Meckel’s diverticulum is the most frequent congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. It can invert or invaginate into the small intestine lumen. It is usually associated with heterotopic tissue elements. Case presentation We present a case of inverted Meckel's diverticulum, clinically and radiologically diagnosed as intestinal obstruction due to intussusceptions. The diagnosis was suspected due to target sign shown on radiological examination. Pathologically, it was inverted Meckel's diverticulum obstructing the lumen in parallel plan mimicking the telescoping appearance, with heterotopic pancreatic tissue formed of exocrine and ductal components only. Conclusions Inverted Meckel’s diverticulum may present by vague symptoms and may simulate other causes of intestinal obstruction.

scholarly journals Small Bowel Obstruction due to Mesodiverticular Band of Meckel's Diverticulum: A Case Report

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aziz Sumer ◽  
Ozgur Kemik ◽  
Aydemir Olmez ◽  
A. Cumhur Dulger ◽  
Ismail Hasirci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Small Intestine ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine. Common complications related to a Meckel's diverticulum include haemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, and inflammation. Small bowel obstruction due to mesodiverticular band of Meckel's diverticulum is a rare complication. Herein, we report the diagnosis and management of a small bowel obstruction occurring due to mesodiverticular band of a Meckel's diverticulum.

scholarly journals Intestinal obstruction caused by Meckel’s diverticulum in children

2021 ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
I.V. Ksonz ◽  
◽  
Ie.M. Grytsenko ◽  
M.I. Grystenko ◽  
O.V. Ovchar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Abdominal Organs ◽  
One Step ◽  
Small Intestinal ◽  
Partial Intestinal Obstruction

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common variant of anomalies of incomplete obliteration of the yolk duct. Among the various malformations of the digestive tract, which can cause intestinal obstruction, Meckel’s diverticulum ranks first and is 1.7%. Purpose – to generalize the results of treatment of children with intestinal obstruction caused by Meckel’s diverticulum. Materials and methods. The experience of treating 183 children with Meckel’s diverticulum and related pathology is summarized. The main complications of Meckel’s diverticulum were intestinal obstruction, bleeding from a peptic ulcer, diverticulitis. In 100 children, the diverticulum was asymptomatic and was an accidental finding during surgery on the abdominal organs for other pathologies. Results. Intestinal obstruction caused by Meckel’s diverticulum accounted for 20.8% of all cases and 45.7% of all diverticulum-related complications. Strangulative intestinal obstruction was diagnosed in 18 patients: in 16 Meckel’s diverticulum caused internal compression, in 1 – torsion of the loops of the small intestine around the fixed diverticulum, in 1 – nodulation. In 5 observations, Meckel’s diverticulum caused the phenomenon of partial intestinal obstruction. Intussusception was detected in 15 children (small intestinal in 6 cases and ileocecal in 9). Clinical cases demonstrating the difficulties in diagnosing intesti nal intussusception caused by Meckel’s diverticulum in older children and small bowel entrapment in the mesodiverticular ligament are presented. A method of subserous diverticulectomy and one-step decompression of the small intestine was proposed. Conclusions. Meckel’s diverticulum should be considered as a probable cause of acute intestinal obstruction in children older than 2 years and who have not previously undergone surgery on the abdominal organs. In the surgical treatment of pathology caused by Meckel’s diverticulum, it is possible to use one-time decompression of the small intestine by diverticulotomy and subserous removal of the diverticulum. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki declaration. The informed consent of the patient was obtained for conducting the studies. No conflict of interest was declared by the authors. Key words: Meckel’s diverticulum, intestinal obstruction, children.

scholarly journals Meckel’s diverticulum and its plethoric presentation in paediatric surgery: a case series

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 3668
Author(s):  
Gomalaadevee Rajaram ◽  
Pavin Kaur Bal Baldev Singh ◽  
Muhammad Firdaus Bin Madzlan ◽  
John Emmanuel Gilbert Fernandez ◽  
Nurdaliza Binti Mohd Badarudin
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Preoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Congenital Abnormality ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Paediatric Surgery ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulitis ◽  
Male To Female

Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is a congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract resulting from incomplete obliteration of the vitellointestinal duct by 5th to 7th week of gestation. Incidence is 2% in the general population with a 2:1 male to female ratio. The various presentations of MD include gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal obstruction, diverticulitis and intestinal perforation. Majority of the MD is asymptomatic however the potential risk of developing complication it's about 4-6%. Preoperative diagnosis of MD is challenging. We present 6 cases of MD managed at our centre over the course of 1 year. Two cases presented as intestinal obstruction secondary to mesodiverticular band from MD, one case with bleeding, two cases with intussusception and one case of meckel’s diverticulitis.

scholarly journals Acute abdomen in children due to different presentations of complicated Meckel’s diverticulum: a case series

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hisham A. Almetaher ◽  
Mohammed Awad Mansour
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Abnormality ◽  
Wedge Resection ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Postoperative Outcome ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disorders ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Small Base

Abstract Background Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the commonest congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract that occurs in 2% of general population. It remains asymptomatic, but it may lead to life-threatening complications. These complications may be misdiagnosed with other gastrointestinal disorders like acute appendicitis, making its diagnosis challenging among pediatricians and pediatric surgeons. In this study, we reported five cases with different presentations of complicated MD in children. Results Five patients with different presentations of MD were reported during the period from January 2016 to January 2020. Patients’ demographics, clinical presentations, investigations, operative data, and postoperative outcome were recorded and analyzed. Conclusions The present study highlights different presentations of MD. Surgical interference is the main key of treatment of symptomatic MD either by wedge resection of a small base diverticulum or by resection anastomosis of the small intestine in wide base and inflamed diverticulum.

THE UMBILICAL POLYP, A REMNANT OF THE OMPHALOMESENTERIC DUCT

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1957 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-100
Author(s):  
Stanley E. Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Neonatal Period ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Recent Case ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Omphalomesenteric Duct ◽  
Umbilical Polyp

THE PURPOSE of this paper is to report a recent case of an umbilical polyp and intestinal obstruction during the neonatal period. Umbilical polyps are rare. When present, they may be associated with Meckel's diverticulum because both are remnants of the omphalomesenteric duct. The presence of the visible polyp may give an external clue to otherwise obscure intraabdominal symptoms. A review of the literature earlier than 1916 is well summarized in a book by Thomas Cullen. This unusual volume lists six cases of umbilical polyp accompanied by other pathologic complications of Meckel's diverticulum. This author stressed that in these cases it should be pointed out to either the patient or his parents that possible intra-abdominal duct remnants may, at any time, give rise to symptoms such as intestinal obstruction. Penberthy and Benson reported a 9-year-old male with an umbilical polyp which had been present since birth and was without discharge. This youngster died following operation for intestinal obstruction due to volvulus about the diverticulum and its fibrous connection with the umbilical polyp. These authors pleaded for early elective operations in these cases prior to such complications. Gross gave other reasons for observation, and exploration at a reasonably early age, if a Meckel's diverticulum is suspected. Peritonitis from a ruptured Meckel's diverticulum is peculiarly dangerous; in young children the protecting omentum is inadequate and the migrating nature of the anomaly adds to the danger. Fluid from perforation of a diverticulum is usually of greater volume than that found in appendiceal rupture and abscess.

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