Complications of Meckel's diverticulum
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Abstract This paper reviews the presentation and surgical pathology of 50 Meckel's diverticula encountered in one hospital in a 20-year period. It is concluded that in children with intestinal bleeding or a ‘raspberry tumour’ of the umbilicus a Meckel's diverticulum is usually suspected. In adults with an acute surgical emergency Meckel's diverticulum is unlikely to be considered. However, a Meckel's diverticulum can give rise to surgical problems in many ways and at any age. In particular, the possibility of an attached mesodiverticular band leading to obstruction must be stressed.
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust United Kingdom
- Northern General Hospital United Kingdom
Male, Infant, Newborn, Appendicitis, Meckel Diverticulum, Acute Disease, Humans, Female, Diagnostic Errors, Child, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Intestinal Obstruction, Aged
Male, Infant, Newborn, Appendicitis, Meckel Diverticulum, Acute Disease, Humans, Female, Diagnostic Errors, Child, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Intestinal Obstruction, Aged
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