scholarly journals Meckel’s Diverticulum in Children: A Monocentric Experience and Mini-Review of Literature

Children ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Matthias Nissen ◽  
Volker Sander ◽  
Phillip Rogge ◽  
Mohamad Alrefai ◽  
Ralf-Bodo Tröbs
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Surgery ◽  
Roc Analysis ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Ileocecal Valve ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Vitelline Duct ◽  
Ectopic Tissue ◽  
Male Preponderance

Vitelline duct anomalies (VDA, including Meckel’s diverticulum (MD)) result from failed embryologic obliteration. This study aimed for characteristics in symptomatic versus asymptomatic VDA, analyzing clinico-laboratory data from 73 children, aged 1 day to 17 years, treated at a tertiary Pediatric Surgery Institution from 2002–2017. A male preponderance was obtained (ratio 3.6:1). MD accounted for 85% of VDA. Incidence of symptomatic VDA decreased with older age. Leading symptoms were intestinal obstruction and hemorrhage. Mucosal heterotopia (present in 39% of symptomatic MD) was associated with anemia and lowered CRP-levels. On ROC-analysis, hemoglobin < 8.6 g/dL, CRP < 0.6 mg/dL and MD distance to ileocecal valve >40 cm were predictors of ectopic tissue in symptomatic MD. Our data confirmed known characteristics as male preponderance, declined incidence of symptomatic cases with age and predominance of gastric ectopia in symptomatic MD. Moreover, anemia and prolonged distance of MD to ileocecal valve were predictors of ectopic mucosa in symptomatic MD.

scholarly journals Phytobezoar Within Meckel’s Diverticulum Presenting With Partial Intestinal Obstruction

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Mosaddegh ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Ghafouri ◽  
Mahdi Rezai ◽  
Mohammad Reza Maghsoudi ◽  
Farzaneh Beigmohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Ileocecal Valve ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Midline Laparotomy ◽  
Ectopic Tissue ◽  
History Of ◽  
Partial Intestinal Obstruction

Introduction: Meckel’s Diverticulum (MD) affects approximately 2% of the population. Phytobezoar is defined as a vegetable and fiber-based ball in the gastrointestinal tract. We report a rare case of phytobezoar within MD presenting with partial intestinal obstruction. Case Reports: We hereby present a 20-year-old man who referred to the Emergency Department of a hospital with a two-day history of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation. He underwent a midline laparotomy with surgical exploration, which revealed an MD 60 cm proximal to ileocecal valve containing phytobezoar. Histopathology reported the extracted specimen as an MD without ectopic tissue. Conclusion: Meckel’s diverticulum can be affected by bezoars as well as other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. We recommend that phytobezoar within MD be considered among differential diagnosis of bowel obstruction.

scholarly journals ABDOMEN AGUDO DE ETIOLOGÍA INUSUAL: DIVERTÍCULO DE MECKEL PERFORADO POR UNA ESPINA DE PESCADO.

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iván René Cantos ◽  
Ronnal Patricio Vargas ◽  
Jorge Eduardo Vásconez ◽  
Rody Alejandro Mecías ◽  
Daysi Alejandra León ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Laparoscopic Approach ◽  
Ileocecal Valve ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Linear Stapler ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Ectopic Tissue ◽  
Right Lower Quadrant

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital malformation of the digestive tract; It has a prevalence that ranges from 0.3% - 2.9% in the general population according to different publications, its incidence is higher in males with a 1.5-4: 1 ratio. In general, they present an asymptomatic course throughout life, but it is estimated that 4.2% will have some associated complication, and 3% will require hospitalization and surgery. A 37-year-old male patient who presented with nonspecific abdominal pain, the physical examination revealed a painful abdomen in the mesogastrium and right lower quadrant, without signs of peritoneal irritation. Laboratory studies without alterations; as there was no improvement in the abdominal condition, it was complemented with a computed tomographic study, which showed a hyperdense linear image in the distal ileum in relation to a probable foreign body. A surgical resolution was decided using a laparoscopic approach; as laparoscopy equipment was not available, an infraumbilical laparotomy was performed. A foreign body was identified in relation to a fishbone that crosses Meckel's diverticulum at 80 cm from the ileocecal valve. A diverticulectomy with linear stapler was performed without complications, the histopathology reported Meckel's diverticulum without evidence of ectopic tissue, and he was discharged after 48 hours. Conclusions: the presence of a Meckel diverticulum as an etiology of an acute abdomen should be taken into account and be part of the differential diagnosis of pain in the right lower quadrant; foreign body perforation being rare.

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

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Stas ◽  
L. Kranenburg ◽  
P. Witt ◽  
J. de Grauw ◽  
J. van den Brand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Vitelline Duct ◽  
Mesenteric Side ◽  
Antimesenteric Border ◽  
Intestinal Strangulation ◽  
Small Intestinal ◽  
Distal Jejunum

Abstract 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.

scholarly journals Torsion of Atypical Meckel’s Diverticulum Treated by Laparoscopic-Assisted Surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsushi Kohga ◽  
Kimihiro Yamashita ◽  
Yuto Hasegawa ◽  
Kiyoshige Yajima ◽  
Takuya Okumura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Lower Abdominal Pain ◽  
Ileocecal Valve ◽  
Chief Complaint ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
Tomography Imaging ◽  
Oral Side ◽  
Laparoscopic Assisted

Introduction. Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the intestine, with an incidence of 2~4%. Of those, only 2% of patients with MD are symptomatic. Torsion of MD is extremely rare, and only a dozen cases have been previously reported. Case Report. The patient was a 49-year-old male who presented to our emergency room with a chief complaint of lower abdominal pain. Computed tomography imaging revealed an irregular polycystic mass connected to the small intestine that measured 7.5 cm in a diameter. A laparoscopic-assisted partial resection of the jejunum was performed. The lesion was found to have caused torsion and was located 130 cm from the ileocecal valve. The specimen was polycystic in appearance and showed communicating links with the submucosal layer of jejunum but not with the lumen. The pathological diagnosis was a torsion of an atypical presentation of MD. Conclusion. This case was different from typical cases of MD in that it was located on significantly oral side and had the appearance of polycystic morphology.

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 A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen: Perforation of Double Meckel’s Diverticulum

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
İlhan Tas ◽  
Serdar Culcu ◽  
Yigit Duzkoylu ◽  
Sadik Eryilmaz ◽  
Mehmet Mehdi Deniz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Abdomen ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Ileocecal Valve ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Right ◽  
Right Lower Quadrant

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. In this report, we aimed to represent a case of intestinal perforation, caused by double Meckel’s diverticulum, which is a very rare entity in surgical practice. The patient was a 20-year-old Caucasian man, admitted to hospital with complaints of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomitting during the last 3 days. Physical examination indicated tenderness, rebound, and guarding in the right lower quadrant of abdomen. Abdominal X-ray revealed a few air-liquid levels in the left upper quadrant. In the operation, 2 Meckel’s diverticula were observed, one at the antimesenteric side, at 70 cm distance to the ileocecal valve, approximately in 3 cm size, and the other between the mesenteric and antimesenteric sides, approximately in 5 cm size. The first one had been perforated at the tip and wrapped with omentum. A 30 cm ileal resection, including both diverticula with end-to-end anastomosis, was performed. The diagnosis of symptomatic Meckel’s diverticulum is considerably hard, especially when it is complicated. Diverticulectomy or segmentary resections are therapeutic options. In patients with acute abdomen clinic, Meckel’s diverticulum and its complications should be kept in mind, and the intestines should be observed for an extra diverticulum for caution although it is a very rare condition.

Meckel's diverticulum six case reports our experience and review of literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meena H. Shaikh ◽  
Khilchand Bhangale ◽  
Swapnil Kadam ◽  
Shantanu Pawar ◽  
Tanmay Bhavthankar
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
Review Of Literature
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