Sudden Death Associated With Incarcerated Small Bowel Due to Mesodiverticular Band

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra S Heller ◽  
Ada Baisre ◽  
Christian Curcio ◽  
Nawar Matti ◽  
Dianne Sinquee
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Sudden Death ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum

Meckel’s diverticulum is a congenital anomaly present in about 3% of the population and usually asymptomatic. Rarely, a mesodiverticular band extends from the tip of a Meckel’s diverticulum to the mesentery, thought to be due to lack of involution of the left vitelline artery. The presence of this band creates a closed loop through which loops of bowel can become entrapped. Rare case reports have described incarceration of bowel and sudden death in children. We present such a case and discuss this entity.

scholarly journals Intestinal Intussusception Due to Meckel’s Diverticulum.

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
General Population ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Abdominal Complications ◽  
Intestinal Intussusception

Abstract Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract and affects 1% - 4% of the general population. Most patients are asymptomatic throughout their lives, but it is estimated that 4% - 6% will have some symptoms, which usually occur due to abdominal complications. This study aimed to report a rare case of Meckel’s diverticulum complicated by intestinal intussusception.

scholarly journals Littre Hernia: A Rare Case of an Incarcerated Meckel’s Diverticulum

2017 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. E91-E92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Malling ◽  
Andreas Karlsen ◽  
Jesper Hern
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Small Intestine ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Pancreatic Tissue ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Ectopic Gastric Mucosa ◽  
Common Complication ◽  
Vitelline Duct ◽  
Littre Hernia

A Meckel’s diverticulum is a remnant of the vitelline duct, which leads to the formation of a true diverticulum containing all layers of the small intestine. The diverticulum can contain ectopic gastric, duodenal or pancreatic tissue and is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract with estimates of prevalence ranging from 0.3% to 3%. The condition is usually clinically silent. In children the most common complication is gastrointestinal bleeding caused by ulceration due to the acid secretion by ectopic gastric mucosa.

scholarly journals Meckel’s Diverticulum with Multiple Ileal Ulcers as a Source of Massive Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage in a Three Year Old Child

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-229
Author(s):  
Raashid Hamid ◽  
Sajad A Wani ◽  
AH Shera ◽  
Sheikh Khurshid ◽  
NA Bhat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage ◽  
Massive Bleeding ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Bleeding Per Rectum

Meckel’s Diverticulum (MD) is a frequent congenital anomaly of small bowel often difficult to diagnose. It is usually asymptomatic and can present as bleeding, obstruction and inflammation. We report a case of MD in a 3 year old male child, diagnosed by 99mTc pertechnetate scan and confirmed on laparotomy. Excised specimen revealed a large MD with multiple ileal ulcers, as a source of massive bleeding per rectum. The clinical features and need for early diagnosis and treatment are discussed. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i3.7802   J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. 2013;33(3):227-229

scholarly journals Unusual Presentation of Meckel’s Diverticulum: Gangrene due to Axial Torsion

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Rencuzogullari ◽  
Kubilay Dalci ◽  
Orcun Yalav
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Preoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Iliac Fossa ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Operative Findings ◽  
The Right

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small bowel. The majority of cases are asymptomatic; however, life-threatening complications can also take place. We present a case of a 37-year-old male who was admitted with symptoms of acute, severe abdominal pain in the right iliac fossa. The patient was operated on with the preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis but the operative findings were consistent with torted Meckel’s diverticulum due to presence of mesodiverticular band and he was treated successfully with surgical resection.

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 Meckel’s diverticulum: a rare cause of small bowel obstruction in an adult

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1289
Author(s):  
Nusrat Jabeen ◽  
Hussain Adnan Abdulla ◽  
Asma Alqaseer ◽  
Mohamed Ayed Abushwemeh ◽  
Amal Alrayes
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Congenital Abnormality ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Primary Anastomosis ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. Complications involving Meckel’s diverticulum include bleeding, bowel obstruction and inflammation. We present a rare case of small bowel obstruction caused by Meckel’s diverticulum. A 50-year-old male presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vomiting. Computed tomography (CT) abdomen showed dilated small bowel loops with transition zone at the mid ileum, consistent with small bowel obstruction. The patient was taken to the operating theatre for exploratory laparotomy and was found to have a Meckel’s diverticulum causing mechanical small bowel obstruction, which was resected with primary anastomosis. The patient recovered with no postoperative complications and was discharged home. Meckel’s diverticulum is difficult to diagnose preoperatively since most patients are asymptomatic and requires a high index of suspicion. In patients presenting with an acute abdomen, it may be overlooked because of nonspecific symptoms. In the case of small bowel obstruction, Meckel’s diverticulum should be kept in mind as part of the differential diagnosis.

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