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Sekarsari D, Saptari EP, Amal MY, Handoyono QF, Siswoyo AD, Sastiono, Oswari H, Krisnuhoni E. The significance of Meckel's scan in pediatric gastrointestinal bleeding cases: A case report. Radiol Case Rep 2024; 19:2767-2772. [PMID: 38680747 PMCID: PMC11046046 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Meckel's diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, identified in 2% of the population according to autopsy studies. Most patients remain asymptomatic throughout their lives and are typically diagnosed when complications arise. The diagnosis can be challenging, but imaging is crucial for promptly identifying and distinguishing it from other conditions that have similar clinical manifestations. A 13-year-old male was admitted with a 5-day history of rectal bleeding. The patient continued to experience painless gastrointestinal bleeding, indicating the performance of a Tc-99m pertechnetate scintigraphy or Meckel's scan. Planar images revealed focal uptake within the right hemiabdomen, suggestive of the presence of a Meckel's diverticulum. Subsequent laparotomy surgery confirmed the presence of a Meckel's diverticulum located 50 cm from the ileocecal valve. Histopathological examination of the resected specimen confirmed Meckel's diverticulum with ectopic gastric mucosa. This patient with Meckel's diverticulum exhibited minimal abdominal symptoms, and there were no other complications such as intussusception, which could lead to bowel obstruction. Technetium-99m pertechnetate scintigraphy is a common method for evaluating children with unexplained gastrointestinal tract bleeding. SPECT/CT fusion imaging enables the simultaneous fusion of functional and anatomical information, preventing false-negative scintigraphy examinations. Its capability to precisely localize activity in abnormal structures contributes to accurate scan interpretation. Complications of Meckel's diverticulum are uncommon and pose a diagnostic challenge. Through comprehensive history-taking, physical examination, and nuclear imaging, the diagnosis can be identified, and surgical intervention can be performed to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient.
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- Damayanti Sekarsari
- Division of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Salemba Raya No. 4, Kenari, Senen, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Salemba Raya No. 4, Kenari, Senen, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Salemba Raya No. 4, Kenari, Senen, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Salemba Raya No. 4, Kenari, Senen, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Salemba Raya No. 4, Kenari, Senen, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Salemba Raya No. 4, Kenari, Senen, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Gastrohepatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Salemba Raya No. 4, Kenari, Senen, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Salemba Raya No. 4, Kenari, Senen, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
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Li L, Zhan X, Chen Y, Li J, Wang Y. Application of small bowel capsule endoscopy in children with Meckel's diverticulum. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 36:845-849. [PMID: 38829942 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Meckel diverticulum (MD) is an important cause of gastrointestinal bleeding in children. Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) is a first-line examination method applied to patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, but there are few studies on its application in children with MD. This article aims to provide evidence in favor of the auxiliary diagnosis of MD in children by analyzing its characteristics using SBCE. METHODS We retrospectively collected the clinical data of patients with suspected MD. RESULTS A total of 58 children were included in this study. All 58 children presented overt gastrointestinal bleeding (bloody stool or melena). Capsule endoscopy identified protruding lesions in 2 cases, double-lumen changes in 30 cases (all considered as MD), vascular lesions in 7 cases, intestinal mucosal inflammatory lesions in 3 cases, ulcers or erosion in 3 cases, and no obvious abnormalities in SBCE in 12 cases. Both SBCE and technetium-99 scans were performed for 24 cases, 22 of which were diagnosed MD by their combined results, giving a diagnostic coincidence rate of 91.7%. Eight cases were highly suspected as MD but were negative for the technetium-99 scan and positive for SBCE. CONCLUSION SBCE has high accuracy in the diagnosis of MD in children, especially when performed in combination with a technetium-99 scan, which can greatly improve the diagnostic rate of MD in children.
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- Lin Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Neurodevelopment and Cognitive Disorders, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Neurodevelopment and Cognitive Disorders, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Neurodevelopment and Cognitive Disorders, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Neurodevelopment and Cognitive Disorders, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Neurodevelopment and Cognitive Disorders, Chongqing, China
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Tian G, Yuan Z, Luo M, Zhang Y, Kong B. Intestinal obstruction secondary to perforation of Meckel's diverticulum caused by dentures: a case report and review of literature. Surg Case Rep 2024; 10:157. [PMID: 38904880 PMCID: PMC11192703 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-024-01959-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. However, MD is rare in clinical practice, and perforation of a MD by a foreign body is even rarer. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult because there is often insufficient information; therefore it is usually diagnosed intraoperatively. Although rare, it should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients who have ingested foreign bodies. CASE PRESENTATION The following is the case of a 52-year-old female patient who was admitted because of generalized abdominal pain for 5 days, related to nausea and vomiting. She also stopped passing gas. Inflammatory indicators were elevated, and computed tomography (CT) revealed gas-liquid levels in the small intestine and high-density objects in the ileum. Based on the patient's condition, laparotomy was performed instead because the laparoscopic procedure was difficult to perform. Intraoperatively, a foreign body perforated the diverticulum of the terminal ileum, resulting in the development of an abdominal abscess. Finally, we performed resection of the ileal diverticula and partial resection of the ileum. After the surgery, it was confirmed that the foreign bodies were two dentures accidentally eaten by the patient. CONCLUSION A thorough understanding of the clinical presentation, imaging features, and treatment of MD and its complications will assist clinicians in making prompt and accurate diagnoses and providing symptomatic treatment.
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- Gaoyuan Tian
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, 139Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, 139Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, 139Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, 139Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hebei Medical University Third Hospital, 139Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
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Pan L, Zhang P, Wang G. Symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum: Another cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in adults. Asian J Surg 2024:S1015-9584(24)00998-9. [PMID: 38772826 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.05.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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- Li Pan
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Zigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Zigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Zigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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Yagnik VD, Garg P, Dawka S. Should an Incidental Meckel Diverticulum Be Resected? A Systematic Review. Clin Exp Gastroenterol 2024; 17:147-155. [PMID: 38736719 PMCID: PMC11088382 DOI: 10.2147/ceg.s460053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Background Meckel Diverticulum [MD), a common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, poses a dilemma when incidentally encountered during surgery. Despite historical descriptions and known complications of symptomatic MD, the decision to resect an incidental MD (IMD) lacks clear guidelines. This study aims to assess whether resecting IMDs is justified by synthesizing evidence from studies published between 2000 and 2023. Factors influencing this decision, such as demographic risks, surgical advancements and complications, are systematically examined. Methods and Material Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, this review incorporates 42 eligible studies with data on outcomes of asymptomatic MD management. Studies, both favoring and opposing resection, were analyzed. Results Considering complications, malignancy potential, and operative safety, the risk-benefit analysis presents a nuanced picture. Some authors propose conditional resection based on specific criteria, emphasizing patient-specific factors. Of 2934 cases analyzed for short- and long-term complications, the morbidity rate was 5.69%. Of 571 cases where mortality data were available, all 5 fatalities were attributed to the primary disease rather than IMD resection. Conclusion The sporadic, unpredictable presentation of IMD and the variability of both the primary disease and the patient make formulation of definitive guidelines challenging. The non-uniformity of complications reporting underscores the need for standardized categorization. While the balance of evidence leans towards resection of IMDs, this study acknowledges the individualized nature of this decision. Increased safety in surgery and anesthesia, along with better understanding and management of complications favor a judicious preference for resection, while taking into account patient characteristics and the primary disease.
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- Vipul D Yagnik
- Department of Surgery, Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, GJ, India
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Nishtha Surgical Hospital and Research Centre, Patan, GJ, India
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Garg Fistula Research Institute, Panchkula, HR, India
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- Department of Surgery, SSR Medical College, Belle Rive, Mauritius
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Carlaw KR, Liyanage C. A rare case of perforated Meckle's diverticulitis: a case report. J Surg Case Rep 2024; 2024:rjae315. [PMID: 38764737 PMCID: PMC11102781 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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Meckle's diverticulum is the most common embryological anomaly of the small bowel that is rarely seen in adults. It is caused by the incomplete closure of the vitelline or omphalomesenteric duct. Those who are symptomatic from Meckle's diverticulum have varied clinical presentations, which raise significant challenges with diagnostic and management options. We report a case of a 47-year-old male who presented to the hospital with clinical signs of appendicitis but was found to have perforated Meckle's diverticulitis with faecoliths on computed tomography imaging and laparoscopy. Furthermore, histopathology revealed an ectopic gastric tissue cell type, which is a rare finding. This was definitively managed surgically with laparoscopic resection of Meckle's diverticulum and appendicectomy.
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- Kirsten R Carlaw
- General Surgery Department, Dubbo Base Hospital, Myall Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830, Australia
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- General Surgery Department, Dubbo Base Hospital, Myall Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830, Australia
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Surya D, Gharde P, Reddy K, Shinde RK, Tayade H, Patil M. Pivotal Surgical Intervention for Pediatric Ileoileal Intussusception With Meckel's Diverticulum: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e60073. [PMID: 38860094 PMCID: PMC11163870 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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The most prevalent congenital gastrointestinal tract abnormality is Meckel's diverticulum. It is discovered in most instances incidentally. It can be observed as painless bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. However, it can occasionally result in acute intestinal obstruction, which frequently masks the actual clinical presentation. This is a case of a four-and-a-half-year-old male child who presented with features of obstruction, which, on further evaluation, revealed ileoileal intussusception. An emergency surgical intervention was planned with an exploratory laparotomy and a reduction of intussusception. This case emphasizes the urgency of diagnosing and managing intussusception to prevent serious consequences such as bowel ischemia, bowel necrosis, bowel perforation, peritonitis, and sepsis. It stands as a stark reminder for medical professionals to stay vigilant for these critical gastrointestinal emergencies, and immediate treatment with a multidisciplinary approach is recommended to significantly enhance patient outcomes.
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- Dheeraj Surya
- General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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Wang C, Wang Y, Zhao P, Li T, Li F, Li Z, Qi Y, Wang X, Shi W, Liu L, Li G, Wang Y. Application of enhanced recovery after surgery during the perioperative period in children with Meckel's diverticulum-a single-center prospective clinical trial. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1378786. [PMID: 38590767 PMCID: PMC11000669 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1378786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has been widely used in adult surgery. However, few studies have reported the efficacy of ERAS in paediatric patients with Meckel's diverticulum (MD), the aim of the study was to prospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of ERAS in treating MD. Methods A prospective randomised controlled study of children with MD admitted to our hospital from Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2023 were conducted, we developed and implemented an ERAS program for this patients. All cases were strictly selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among these patients, they were randomly assigned to the ERAS group or the traditional (TRAD) group with random number table row randomization. The main observational indicators were operation time, intraoperative hemorrhage, FLACC pain scale results on 2 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h after surgery, length of postoperative stay (LOPS), time to first defecation, time to first eating after surgery, time to discontinuation of intravenous infusion, total treatment cost, incidence of postoperative complications, 30-day readmission rate and parental satisfaction rate. Results A total of 50 patients underwent Meckel's diverticulectomy during this period, 7 patients were excluded, 23 patients were assigned to the ERAS group and 20 patients were assigned to the TRAD group. There were no significant differences in demographic data and operation time, intraoperative hemorrhage. The FLACC pain scale results on 2 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h after surgery were significantly lower in the ERAS group. The LOPS was 6.17 ± 0.89 days in the ERAS group and 8.30 ± 1.26 days in the TRAD group, resulting in a significantly shorter LOPS in ERAS group. ERAS could also reduce the first postoperative defecation time, the time to first eating after surgery and the time to discontinuation of intravenous infusion. The treatment cost was decreased in the ERAS group. The rate of complications and 30-day readmission were not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusions In this single-center study, the ERAS protocol for patients with MD requiring surgery was safe and effective.
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- Cuicui Wang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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Khan MMM, Arham A, Farooq R, Irfan S, Alvi R. Presentation of Perforated Meckel's Diverticulum and Phlegmon: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e53460. [PMID: 38435162 PMCID: PMC10908415 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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One of the most frequently encountered congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract is the Meckel's diverticulum. Perforation of the diverticulum, a rare complication, can significantly hinder accurate diagnosis of the condition. Other common complications associated with Meckel's diverticulum include intestinal obstruction, intussusception, volvulus, inflammation, and hemorrhage. The presentation is similar to the presentation of appendicitis at times. Formation of a phlegmon around a perforated Meckel's diverticulum can mask clinical signs and symptoms. We present a case of a 59-year-old man who presented with pain in the right upper and lower quadrants. After imaging, the patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a perforated Meckel's diverticulum. This case highlights the importance of considering Meckel's diverticulum as a possible diagnosis in patients presenting with acute abdominal pain. A thorough approach to history and physical exam combined with imaging can help in the early diagnosis of a perforated Meckel's diverticulum.
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- General Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK
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- General Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK
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- General Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK
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- General Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK
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Opramolla A, Gazzin A, Cisarò F, Pinon M, Calvo P, Rigazio C. Intestinal ultrasonography in pediatric population. Minerva Pediatr (Torino) 2024; 76:100-107. [PMID: 33871250 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5276.21.06371-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Bowel ultrasound (US) is a low-cost, non-invasive, bed side practice and a reproducible procedure that represents a high yield tool in clinical practice and in the diagnostic workup of a consistent group of acute and chronic gastrointestinal (GI) tract disease. Moreover, in case of GI diseases of neonatal and pediatric age, it allows an easier evaluation due to the small body size and scarce presence of fat tissue in the abdominal wall and peritoneal cavity and gas content. No particular preparation of the patient is needed, nevertheless a 3- to 5-hour fasting state improves the quality of the examination. The exam focuses on wall thickness and stratification, lumen content, distensibility and compressibility, presence of peristalsis of explorable segment of the GI tract and includes the investigation of mesentery, perivisceral tissues and nodes features. Color doppler flowmetry admits a qualitative evaluation of GI wall and mesentery vascularization. Healthy GI wall appears at a US evaluation as a multilayered structure in which hyperechoic and hypoechoic layers alternate sequentially. In this article we provide a quickly available overview on findings, signs and applications of US in major GI pediatric diseases.
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- Anna Opramolla
- Unit of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy -
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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Aly MS, Jamal Z. Spontaneous Perforation of Meckel's Diverticulum in a Young Adult Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Cureus 2024; 16:e53598. [PMID: 38449992 PMCID: PMC10915699 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Meckel's diverticulum, a congenital defect that affects about 2% of the population, is a remnant of the embryologic vitelline duct. Perforated Meckel's diverticulum, a rare consequence of an already rare disease process, frequently presents and is diagnosed as a perforated appendix. We report a case of a 28-year-old male who presented with a two-day history of right-sided lower abdominal pain associated with nausea. The abdominal examination revealed a soft, nondistended abdomen with tenderness in the right iliac fossa. A CT scan of the abdomen showed a normal appendix and inflammation of Meckel's diverticulum without any signs of perforation. Bowel exploration through a small midline incision indicated the presence of a highly inflamed Meckel's diverticulum with localized perforation 75 cm from the ileocecal valve. A resection of 15 cm of the small bowel and an end-to-end primary anastomosis were performed. The patient had an uncomplicated recovery and was discharged after a five-day admission to a surgical ward. This case report illustrates the significance of keeping Meckel's diverticulum as a differential diagnosis in all the patients who present with an acute abdomen.
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- Mahmoud S Aly
- Department of Surgery, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, GBR
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- Department of Surgery, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, GBR
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Diamantidis D, Papatheodorou N, Kostoglou P, Tsakaldimis G, Botaitis S. Management of vesicoenteric fistulas arising from perforated Meckel's diverticulum: a report of a case and review of the literature. Oxf Med Case Reports 2024; 2024:omad155. [PMID: 38370499 PMCID: PMC10873693 DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omad155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Vesicoenteric fistulas are rare, with an incidence of 0.1%-0.2% in the general population, and Meckel's diverticulum is a rare cause, accounting for less than 5% of cases with challenging diagnosis due to atypical symptoms at the admission. This article presents a case of a vesicoenteric fistula formation between Meckel's diverticulum perforated by a foreign body and urinary bladder in a 38-years-old Caucasian male admitted to emergency department due to colicky abdominal pain located in the lower abdomen. An extensive review of the literature was conducted referring all the cases of vesicoenteric fistula incorporating Meckel's diverticulum to elucidate the clinical characteristics, explore the diagnostic yield, and to summarize the therapeutic approach.
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- Dimitrios Diamantidis
- Department of Urology, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- 1st General Surgery Department, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- 1st General Surgery Department, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- 1st General Surgery Department, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Konstantakis C, Mantzios P, Sotiropoulos C, Anesidis S, Thomopoulos KC. Intussuscepted Polypoid Meckel's Diverticulum Presenting With Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Young Adult. Cureus 2024; 16:e51744. [PMID: 38318558 PMCID: PMC10840443 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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A 22-year-old female patient with a recent hospitalization for gastrointestinal bleeding presented with recurrent hematochezia and a positive shock index. Previous investigations, including endoscopy and wireless small bowel capsule, were non-diagnostic. CT angiography revealed extravasation in the ileum. Initial tests like technetium-99m scintigraphy and ileocolonoscopy were negative. Repeat wireless small bowel capsule identified a partially ulcerated polypoid mass in the distal ileum. At surgical exploration, an intussuscepted Meckel's diverticulum was identified and resected. A histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis. Meckel's diverticulum is a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding in adults. Preoperative diagnosis can be challenging. Reports of a polypoid morphology are very scarce in indexed literature and mostly derive from investigation with device-assisted enteroscopy. We report this extremely rare finding at capsule endoscopy to raise clinician awareness and to discuss diagnostic difficulties associated with similar cases, such as the negative scintigraphy result and the optimal timing of repeat capsule endoscopy.
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- Gastroenterology Department, University General Hospital of Patras, Patras, GRC
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- General Surgery Department, University General Hospital of Patras, Patras, GRC
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Hernández JD, Valencia G, Girón F, García Sierra AM, Núñez-Rocha RE, Rodríguez LM, Rey Chaves CE, Londoño EE, Nassar R. Meckel's diverticulum: analysis of 27 cases in an adult population. Front Surg 2023; 10:1327545. [PMID: 38179318 PMCID: PMC10765580 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1327545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Background Meckel's diverticulum is a rare congenital pathology among newborns. Nevertheless, it is an uncommon abdominal pathology in the adult population. Therefore, we aim to provide a detailed account of our surgical approach in treating 27 cases of Meckel's diverticulum. Methods This study is a cross-sectional analysis that utilized a database with prospectively collected data from 2004 to 2022. All patients under the age of 18 were excluded from the population. We described the population's demographic characteristics, symptoms, anatomopathological study, surgical technique, complications, morbidity, and mortality. A subgroup analysis was performed between the symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Results A total of 27 patients who underwent surgical resection for a posteriorly diagnosed Meckel's diverticulum were included. The male population accounted for 81.4% (n = 22) of the sample size. The symptomatic group consisted of 18 male and four female patients. Abdominal pain was the predominant symptom in 85% of the patients. Out of the 22 symptomatic patients, only 9% had a positive perioperative diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum. All 27 patients with diverticulum diagnosis received the resection through diverticulectomy (n = 6), small bowel resection with end-to-end anastomosis (n = 6), and small bowel resection with lateral to lateral anastomosis (n = 15). The mean distance between the diverticulum and the ileocecal valve was 63.4 cm. The symptomatic group had an average diverticulum length of 3.54 cm, with an average base width of 2.47 cm. In the other group, the values were 2.75 and 1.61 cm. The average length of hospital stay in the symptomatic group was 7.3 days. Conclusions Meckel's diverticulum is a rare pathology in the adult population. Its presentation varies from asymptomatic to symptomatic patients, and surgery is the cornerstone treatment for this pathology.
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- Juan David Hernández
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
- School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
- School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
- School of Global Health Management and Informatics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Estudiante de posgrado Cirugía General, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Facultad de Medicina, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
- School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
- School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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Saad Eddin A, Chowdhury AJ, Saad Aldin E. Meckel's diverticulum: Unusual cause of significant bleeding in an adult male. Radiol Case Rep 2023; 18:3608-3611. [PMID: 37577078 PMCID: PMC10415815 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Meckel's diverticulum is a common congenital gastrointestinal malformation affecting 2% of the general population. Most affected patients are asymptomatic, and excessive bleeding causing a significant drop in hemoglobin count is an uncommon complication of Meckel's diverticulum, especially in adult patients. Herein, we present an adult case of Meckel's diverticulum that nearly led to hemodynamic instability. Laparotomy and segmental small bowel resection were critical in treating the patient.
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Zanchetta M, Inversini D, Pappalardo V, Grappolini N, Morabito M, Gianazza S, Carcano G, Ietto G. Meckel's Diverticulum Causing Ileal Volvulus and Peritonitis after a Recent Appendectomy: A Case Report and Literature Review-We Should Likely Resect an Incidental MD. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1996. [PMID: 37895380 PMCID: PMC10608533 DOI: 10.3390/life13101996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract with a 1-3% prevalence in the general population. The surgical management of symptomatic MD is well described in the literature, but there is still no consensus on the indication for prophylactic resection of incidental asymptomatic MD. To address this issue, we extensively reviewed the current literature and report our experience with laparoscopic management of an unusual case of MD causing ileal volvulus and acute peritonitis two weeks after a laparoscopic appendectomy for acute gangrenous appendicitis performed in another hospital. A 50-year-old man presented to the emergency department with acute and severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation. He had undergone a laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis two weeks before in another hospital. The patient was apyretic, distressed, and seeking an antalgic position. The abdomen was mildly distended and tender, and the Blumberg sign was mildly positive in the central quadrants. The clinical picture deteriorated with fever, peritonismus, and leukocytosis. A CT scan showed an ileo-ileal adhesion near the ileocolic junction and dilatation of the upstream loops with the air-fluid levels. Through an urgent laparoscopy, a necrotic mass, the MD, was wedge-resected, and the surrounding ileal volvulus derotated. The postoperative course was uneventful. There is no definitive consensus on the appropriate management of incidental asymptomatic MD, although several studies have attempted to identify guiding criteria. Features of the MD, the patient's risk factors, clinical presentation, and surgical approach need to be considered to establish definitive guidelines for the management of incidental asymptomatic MD. In the absence of definitive guidelines, personal expertise and judgement are the main resources for the surgeon approaching an incidental asymptomatic MD.
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- Matteo Zanchetta
- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST Settelaghi, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy (M.M.)
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- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST Settelaghi, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy (M.M.)
- Department of Medicine and Innovation Technology, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Cittiglio-Angera Hospital-ASST Settelaghi, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST Settelaghi, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy (M.M.)
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- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST Settelaghi, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy (M.M.)
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- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST Settelaghi, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy (M.M.)
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- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST Settelaghi, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy (M.M.)
- Department of Medicine and Innovation Technology, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery Department, ASST Settelaghi, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy (M.M.)
- Department of Medicine and Innovation Technology, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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Turco J, Khalil I, Theophilus M. Acute abdomen in third trimester of pregnancy-a rare case of perforated Meckel's diverticulitis. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjad492. [PMID: 37701448 PMCID: PMC10493077 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Acute abdomen in pregnancy presents many diagnostic challenges. Non-specific symptoms, anatomical and physiological changes and diagnostic imaging limitations lead to diagnostic uncertainty and delayed diagnosis and treatment. Meckel's diverticulitis in pregnancy is extremely rare with only 27 cases reported in literature, only 11 of which are found to be perforated intraoperatively. We present a rare case of a patient in third trimester of pregnancy with perforated Meckel's diverticulitis.
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- Jennifer Turco
- Department of General Surgery, St John of God Public and Private Hospitals, Perth, WA 6000, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, St John of God Public and Private Hospitals, Perth, WA 6000, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, St John of God Public and Private Hospitals, Perth, WA 6000, Australia
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Wolfenbarger B, Cottingham KM. A Case of Endometrial Tissue Containing Meckel's Diverticulum in an Adult. Cureus 2023; 15:e44843. [PMID: 37809204 PMCID: PMC10559940 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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A Meckel's diverticulum is one of the most common congenital causes of small bowel obstruction. The lack of a more common gastric-containing tissue and older age of symptom onset can lead to difficulties with preoperative diagnosis. This case demonstrates an adult with chronic abdominal pain with recurrent small bowel obstruction that was found to be a rare ectopic endometrial tissue containing a Meckel's diverticulum following a diagnostic laparotomy. The barriers to diagnostics and factors affecting the age of onset are discussed with a focus on demonstrating the importance of surgical intervention for small bowel obstruction due to a Meckel's diverticulum and on the significance of a rare histological finding.
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Anis H, Racem T, Sihem H, Salma K. A gigantic Meckel's diverticulum: A case report of an exceptional cause of small bowel obstruction. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 110:108788. [PMID: 37666160 PMCID: PMC10510086 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital malformation of the digestive tract, but the odds of stumbling on MD exceeding 10 cm are rare. Although obstruction is described in the literature, its occurrence due to an internal hernia caused by a fibrous band generated from a gigantic diverticulum is exceptional. This presentation aims to illustrate an exceptionally rare case of a gigantic MD responsible for a bowel obstruction due to the constriction caused by a fibrous band. CASE PRESENTATION A 45-year-old patient was admitted with symptoms of small bowel obstruction. On Examination, the abdomen was distended with rebound tenderness in the right iliac fossa. A CT scan showed a small bowel volvulus without signs of appendicitis. During emergency laparotomy, we found a 25 cm-long MD. The tip of the diverticulum was linked to the adjoining mesentery through a fibrous band, forming a narrow internal ring responsible for the strangulation of a part of the ileum, leading to gangrene. DISCUSSION Small bowel obstruction caused by a gigantic MD is rare. Diagnosis can be challenging due to its unspecific features. Management of complicated MD is surgical. Nevertheless, the management of asymptomatic MD continues to be a topic of significant disparity among authors, as there are no definitive guidelines that unequivocally dictate whether resection is warranted or not. CONCLUSION A gigantic MD causing small bowel obstruction is rare. Emergency doctors and surgeons should maintain a high index of suspicion for complicated MD in the preoperative phase to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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- Hasnaoui Anis
- Departement of general surgery, Menzel Bourguiba Hospital, Bizerte, Tunisia; Faculty of medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis el Manar, Tunisia
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- Departement of general surgery, Menzel Bourguiba Hospital, Bizerte, Tunisia.
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- Departement of general surgery, Menzel Bourguiba Hospital, Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Departement of general surgery, Menzel Bourguiba Hospital, Bizerte, Tunisia; Faculty of medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis el Manar, Tunisia
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Vargas Aignasse RA, Pantoja Pachajoa DA, Llahi F, Parodi M, Doniquian AM, Viscido GR. Emergency laparoscopic intervention for fibrous band-induced intestinal obstruction and ischemia associated with Meckel's diverticulum: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 109:108614. [PMID: 37557036 PMCID: PMC10424198 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a common congenital malformation of the digestive tract, often asymptomatic but occasionally leading to complications such as bowel obstruction and ischemia. Timely recognition and treatment of these complications are crucial. PRESENTATION OF CASE We report the case of a 27-year-old male patient presenting with complete intestinal obstruction and ischemia of the ileum due to a fibrous band associated with MD. The patient presented with severe abdominal pain lasting for 10 h. Physical examination revealed a distended abdomen, antalgic position, and positive decompression. Laboratory tests showed leukocytosis and elevated lactic acid levels. Computed tomography revealed dilated small bowel loops with signs of intestinal ischemia. Emergency exploratory laparoscopy confirmed a complete ileum with ischemia and identified a fibrous band originating from the mesentery, strangulating the affected loop. The fibrous band was dissected and sectioned, confirming its association with the MD, which was resected with subsequent recovery of peristalsis and vascularization of the compromised segment. The patient had a favorable postoperative recovery without complications. DISCUSSION MD is a rare cause of bowel obstruction, requiring a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. Despite the challenges in preoperative identification, early surgical intervention is crucial to prevent adverse outcomes. This case emphasizes the importance of promptly recognizing and managing MD-related complications to optimize patient outcomes. CONCLUSION MD should be considered in cases of acute occlusive abdomen, despite its infrequent occurrence. Early diagnosis and timely surgical intervention are essential to minimize morbidity and mortality associated with MD-related complications.
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- Ramiro A Vargas Aignasse
- General Surgery Department, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Department, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina.
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- General Surgery Department, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Department, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Department, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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- General Surgery Department, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Oncativo 1248, Córdoba Capital, Argentina
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McKellar Stewart K, Lee J, De Robles MS. Double trouble: concomitant Meckel's diverticulitis and acute appendicitis. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjad465. [PMID: 37593191 PMCID: PMC10431297 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Although Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small bowel (2% prevalence worldwide), it rarely causes symptoms, with only 4% of those with the anomaly developing any complications, including Meckel's diverticulitis. In contrast to this, appendicitis is the most common general surgical emergency, with a lifetime incidence of 6.7-8.6%. Therefore, the case of a man presenting with right-sided abdominal pain to an Emergency Department with both Meckel's diverticulitis and appendicitis is rare. This case study illustrates the importance of careful assessment of the entire abdomen when operating on patients with right-sided abdominal pain, so as not to miss Meckel's diverticulitis even when appendicitis has already been found.
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- Department of Surgery, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
- Graduate School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Keiraville, New South Wales, Australia
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Park IK, Cho MJ. Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of symptomatic Meckel diverticulum: a comparative study among children, adolescent, and adult patients. Ann Surg Treat Res 2023; 105:107-113. [PMID: 37564945 PMCID: PMC10409635 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2023.105.2.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Purpose We investigated the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of symptomatic Meckel diverticulum (MD) in adolescents by comparison with children and adults. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent symptomatic MD surgery from January 2002 to December 2019. Demographic information, clinical presentations, preoperative evaluations, operative variables, postoperative outcomes, and pathologic findings were collected. We performed analyses by dividing all patients into three groups according to age at surgery: child group (<10 years), adolescent group (10-19 years), and adult group (≥20 years). Results Forty-three patients underwent symptomatic MD surgery (the child group, 14; the adolescent group, 17; and the adult group, 12). Vomiting and intestinal obstruction decreased significantly with age (P = 0.042 and 0.001), whereas hematochezia and gastrointestinal bleeding showed an increasing trend with age, although not statistically significant (P = 0.064 and 0.064). Ultrasound performance decreased significantly with age (P = 0.002), whereas CT performance showed an increasing trend with age, although not statistically significant (P = 0.193). Preoperative diagnosis rate increased significantly with age (P = 0.029). Laparoscopic surgery was performed significantly more in the adult group than in other groups (P = 0.001). The sizes of MD were significantly greater in the adolescent group than in other groups (P = 0.006 and 0.002). Conclusion The clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of symptomatic MD in adolescents exhibit a transitional pattern between children and adults. Therefore, it is important for clinicians to recognize that adolescent patients with symptomatic MD have the characteristics of both children and adult patients to ensure optimal care.
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- In Kyu Park
- Department of Surgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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Neupane S, Kashyap A, Pokhrel B, Pathak R, Koirala DP. Persistent Vitello-Intestinal Duct Masquerading as Acute Appendicitis: A Case Report. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2023; 61:671-674. [PMID: 38289813 PMCID: PMC10566615 DOI: 10.31729/jnma.8239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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The vitello-intestinal duct normally regresses with the development. But, in certain cases, it could persist and present as Meckel's diverticulum. Here we report a case of an eight-year-old boy presenting with peri-umbilical abdominal pain, vomiting and loose stool. He was initially diagnosed and managed as acute appendicitis but did not improve, rather developed features of intestinal obstruction. Exploratory laparotomy was done which revealed persistent vitello-intestinal duct and was managed surgically. This case report highlights that in any case of suspected acute appendicitis, the complications of persistent vitello-intestinal duct should be considered as one of the differentials. Keywords appendicitis; case reports; intestinal obstruction; laparotomy; omphalomesenteric duct.
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- Subita Neupane
- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Civil Service Hospital, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Šiaudinytė M, Vankevičienė K, Povilaitienė R, Domža G, Paliulytė V, Ramašauskaitė D. Meckel's Diverticulum as a Cause of Small Bowel Obstruction Complicated with Gangrene in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: A Case Report. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4569. [PMID: 37510684 PMCID: PMC10380204 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12144569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Acute abdomen during pregnancy is rare. Despite advances in diagnostic imaging, preoperative diagnosis in the pregnant population due to anatomical and physiological changes can pose difficulties. Diagnosis and surgery delays increase the risk of adverse outcomes for both maternal and fetal health. In symptomatic cases, explorative surgery might be essential for correct diagnosis and patient treatment. Here, we present Meckel's diverticulum as an unusual cause of small bowel obstruction complicated with gangrene in a 34-week pregnant patient. The diagnosis was only apparent during explorative surgical laparotomy.
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- Monika Šiaudinytė
- Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, LT-03101 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, LT-08661 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vilnius University, LT-03101 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vilnius University, LT-03101 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vilnius University, LT-03101 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Hariharan A, Amin S, Munankami S, Shrestha M, Altomare J. Symptomatic Meckel's Diverticulum Presenting As Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding in an Adult. Cureus 2023; 15:e41723. [PMID: 37575711 PMCID: PMC10414796 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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A 51-year-old male presented to the hospital with recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding. Prior work up with an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, and video capsule endoscopy failed to reveal a bleeding source. Given a history of a terminal ileum diverticulum noted on previous colonoscopy and persistence of hematochezia, a Meckel's scan was performed, which revealed abnormal uptake suspicious for a Meckel's diverticulum containing ectopic gastric mucosa. After surgical resection, pathology confirmed a Meckel's diverticulum with gastric heterotopia. This case highlights the importance of considering Meckel's diverticulum for instances of recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in patients who are still symptomatic despite an extensive workup. Moreover, it is important to note that a Meckel's diverticulum can be missed on video capsule endoscopy.
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- Internal Medicine, Tower Health Medical Group, West Reading, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Tower Health Medical Group, West Reading, USA
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- Gastroenterology, Tower Health Medical Group, West Reading, USA
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Sun B, Liu J, Li S, Lovell JF, Zhang Y. Imaging of Gastrointestinal Tract Ailments. J Imaging 2023; 9:115. [PMID: 37367463 DOI: 10.3390/jimaging9060115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders comprise a diverse range of conditions that can significantly reduce the quality of life and can even be life-threatening in serious cases. The development of accurate and rapid detection approaches is of essential importance for early diagnosis and timely management of GI diseases. This review mainly focuses on the imaging of several representative gastrointestinal ailments, such as inflammatory bowel disease, tumors, appendicitis, Meckel's diverticulum, and others. Various imaging modalities commonly used for the gastrointestinal tract, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and photoacoustic tomography (PAT) and multimodal imaging with mode overlap are summarized. These achievements in single and multimodal imaging provide useful guidance for improved diagnosis, staging, and treatment of the corresponding gastrointestinal diseases. The review evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of different imaging techniques and summarizes the development of imaging techniques used for diagnosing gastrointestinal ailments.
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- Boyang Sun
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Miwa Y, Sato Y, Hirano K, Sunami E, Takahashi M, Kosugi SI, Suda T, Hasegawa G. An adenocarcinoma in an inverted Meckel's diverticulum with intussusception. Surg Case Rep 2023; 9:95. [PMID: 37271767 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-023-01680-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adenocarcinoma in an inverted Meckel's diverticulum with intussusception has not been reported to date. We discuss the clinical issues concerning this rare condition and review the relevant literature. CASE PRESENTATION A 71-year-old Japanese female was referred to our hospital for further investigation of severe anemia. Computed tomography revealed a tumorous lesion in the terminal ileum. Capsule endoscopy did not provide detailed images. Exploratory laparoscopy revealed intussusception in the terminal ileum. An intraluminal tumor 70 cm proximal to the ileocecal valve was observed to be the lead point. Partial resection including the tumor was performed. Macroscopically, a polypoid tumor at the tip of an inverted diverticulum-like structure was observed. The tumor was histologically composed of adenocarcinoma accompanied by gastric and pyloric gland metaplasia in the background mucosa, which was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining. Based on these characteristics, this tumor is considered to have developed from the ectopic gastric mucosa in a Meckel's diverticulum. CONCLUSIONS When we encounter patients with unfamiliar lesions in the small bowel, we need to differentiate Meckel's diverticulum related disease. Meckel's diverticulum can invert into the lumen of the small bowel and cause an intussusception, and has potential of malignant transformation.
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- Yamato Miwa
- Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan.
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- Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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Kumar M. Incidentally Detected Meckel Diverticulum during Cystectomy: An Unhinging Dilemma? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECENT SURGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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- Manjeet Kumar
- Department of Urology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Odongo CN, Godier-Furnemont A, Moro J, Oyania F. A case report of an asymptomatic necrotic Meckel's diverticulum in an inguinal hernia during elective surgery in a resource limited setting: Littre's hernia. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 105:108011. [PMID: 36963222 PMCID: PMC10060671 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Although the common complications of Meckel's diverticulum (MD) are well known, that these congenital intestinal outpouchings may become involved as the content of abdominal hernia sacs is not well appreciated. MD is the most prevalent congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract, but involvement in a hernia, known as Littre's hernia (LH), accounts for less than 1 % of MD cases. Incarcerated LH has been reported sporadically in the literature, with MD found in the sacs of paraumbilical, femoral, inguinal, and incisional hernias. PRESENTATION OF CASE We report a LH in a 3-year-old male child who was scheduled for elective herniotomy for a reducible left inguinal hernia. Intraoperatively we found the hernia sac contained a necrotic and perforated MD with viable associated bowel loop. The patient was successfully managed by diverticulectomy and primary repair through a trans-inguinal incision and herniotomy was performed. CLINICAL DISCUSSION LH is a rare presentation of MD, and preoperative diagnosis of LH is challenging. Even in the case of a strangulated MD, a patient may not present with the typical signs and symptoms associated with compromised viscous. Once identified, repair of Littre hernia consists of resection of the diverticulum, or segmental bowel resection if necessary, and herniotomy. CONCLUSION The finding of a perforated MD during elective hernia repair emphasizes the importance of awareness of unusual variants of inguinal hernia, and the necessity of identifying a MD given the risk of sequelae in the case of necrosis or perforation, if not repaired.
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- Charles Newton Odongo
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Uganda.
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- University of California, San Francisco, Department of Surgery, Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Uganda
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- Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Uganda
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Zaatar J, Ghattas S, Al Bitar J, Wakim R. Meckel’s Diverticulum Causing a Small Bowel Obstruction in an 80-Year-Old Male: Report of a Rare Case and Review of the Literature. Cureus 2023; 15:e35990. [PMID: 37041910 PMCID: PMC10083072 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital malformation occurring in the gastrointestinal tract and results from the persistence of the vitelline duct during embryology. MD is typically asymptomatic in adults with most of its symptoms manifesting in early childhood. Small bowel obstruction (SBO) due to MD in the elderly population is an entity that has not been widely described in the literature. We present a very rare case of SBO in an 80-year-old patient with no previous abdominal surgeries (virgin abdomen). The cause of obstruction was determined to be an adhesive band formed on top of an MD. The obstruction was relieved and the small bowel segment that contained the diverticulum was resected, and anastomosis was made.
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Tree K, Kotecha K, Reeves J, Aitchison L, Noeline Chui J, Gill AJ, Mittal A, Samra JS. Meckel's diverticulectomy: a multi-centre 19-year retrospective study. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:1280-1286. [PMID: 36821518 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Meckels diverticulum (MD) causes a number of acute surgical pathologies and can contain ectopic tissue with the surgical aim to resect all ectopic mucosa. This has traditionally implied a small bowel resection (BR); though contemporary literature has demonstrated Meckel's diverticulectomy to be safe. The aim of this study was to determine optimal resection strategy, and assess MD histopathological features and their relationship to outcomes. METHODS A 19-year retrospective review of patient medical records across seven hospitals was conducted with demographic, clinical and pathological data collected. Analysis was conducted using a student's t-test for continuous variables and chi-squared test for categorical variables. Univariate regression was performed to identify risk factors. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS One hundred and sixty patients underwent resection of MD, 70 (44%) had Meckel's diverticulectomy and 90 (56%) had BR. No significant difference in length (P = 0.486), width (P = 0.238), or ratio (P = 0.188) of diverticulectomy compared to BR, with fewer complications in diverticulectomy. In all, 24 (15.3%) MD were perforated, of whom 5 had gastric mucosa, 2 had mixed ectopic mucosa and 1 carcinoid tissue. There were no cases of ectopic mucosa in the resection margin requiring re-operation, or causing base perforation. MD specimen with greater length: width ratio was a risk factor for perforation OR 1.437 P = 0.042 but not for malignancy P = 0.813 or ectopic tissue P = 0.185. CONCLUSION Meckel's diverticulectomy is safe via laparoscopic or open approach compared with BR. Despite higher perforation rates in MD with greater length: width ratio, no malignancy or ectopic risk was identified, supporting diverticulectomy as a safe operative approach.
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- Kevin Tree
- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Cancer Diagnosis and Pathology Group, Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Schaedlich DS, Borges PCDM, Lacombe A, Moron RA. Intestinal intussusception of Meckel's diverticulum, a case report and literature review of the last five years. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2023; 21:eRC0173. [PMID: 36790250 PMCID: PMC9897713 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2023rc0173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Meckel's diverticulum is the most common gastrointestinal tract anomaly. It arises from the incomplete closure of the omphalomesenteric conduit, which is a true diverticulum at the antimesenteric border of the ileum. Although the majority of patients are asymptomatic, they can present with inflammation, hemorrhage, intussusception, intestinal obstruction, and perforation, among others; this constitutes an important differential diagnosis for acute abdomen. A 19-year-old female sought medical attention because of intermittent diffuse abdominal pain for two months, nausea, and diarrhea. In the requested imaging tests, tomography, and enterotomography, a diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum with some degree of intussusception was suggested. The patient underwent elective surgical treatment without complications and was discharged on the second postoperative day with clinical improvement. In this section, we review publications on similar cases published in the last five years.
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- Dora Sandoval Schaedlich
- Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert EinsteinHospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Hospital Israelita Albert EinsteinSão PauloSPBrazil Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Yang J, Chen Z, Fan Y, Zhou L, Tian Q, Yin X, Jin X, Zhang H, Ning S. Endoscopic characteristics of Meckel's diverticulum in adults: a retrospective case-series from two tertiary general hospitals in China. Scand J Gastroenterol 2023:1-8. [PMID: 36651020 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2164211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND To analyze the diversity in endoscopic manifestations of Meckel's diverticulum (MD) in adults by using balloon-assisted enteroscopy (BAE) and supply more information on the application of BAE. METHODS A retrospective study was carried out on adult patients diagnosed with MD by BAE in two tertiary general hospitals in China, from May 2007 to September 2021. The patients were divided into a small bowel bleeding (SBB) group and a control group according to their main symptoms. Clinical charts and endoscopic images were reviewed, analyzed, and summarized. RESULTS Single diverticulum in the ileum and double-lumen sign were observed in all patients. The SBB group consisted of 51 patients, among which 35 cases of ulcerative lesions, 9 cases of erosive lesions, 9 cases of active bleeding/blood clots, and 4 cases of lumps inside the diverticulum were observed respectively. Majority of ulcerative lesions were inside the diverticulum (23/35). A circumferential stricture inside the diverticulum was discovered in 11 cases, and ulcerative lesions tended to occur at this structure (10/11). In the control group consisting of 15 patients, 1 case of erosive lesions at the orifice edge was observed. The percentage of patients with MD-associated ulcerative lesions was significantly higher in the SBB group than that in the control group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The endoscopic manifestations of MD in adults are extraordinarily complex and connected with the patients' primary symptoms. The internal features of MD should be regarded as crucial observational objectives in adult patients.
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- Jing Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, China
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He Y, Wang L, Cao W. Case report: Emergency presentation of Meckel's diverticulum in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Front Surg 2023; 10:1051158. [PMID: 36874467 PMCID: PMC9977996 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1051158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Background Symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is easily neglected in the acute abdomen during pregnancy. MD is the most common congenitally anomalous development of the intestines, with an incidence of 2% in the general population, although it is not easily diagnosed because of variable clinical features. Especially when complicated with pregnancy, doctors can easily overlook this disease, which directly threatens maternal and foetal life. Case Presentation We report the case of a 25-year-old at 32 + 2 weeks of gestation complicated with MD volvulus who presented with progressive abdominal pain and finally peritonitis. She underwent exploratory laparotomy and small-bowel resection. The mother and the baby successfully recovered. Conclusions MD-complicated pregnancy is not easily diagnosed. Once highly suspiciously diagnosed, especially with peritonitis, surgery should be arranged, which helps preserve maternal and foetal life.
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- Yantao He
- Department of Obstetrics, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, Zhongshan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, Zhongshan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, Zhongshan, China
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Muacevic A, Adler JR. A Case of Jejunal Atresia Associated With Heterotrophic Pancreas and Meckel's Diverticulum. Cureus 2022; 14:e32766. [PMID: 36694481 PMCID: PMC9858787 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Apart from meconium ileus, amniotic fluid plug syndrome, malrotation of the gut, Hirschprung's disorder, trauma, and other rare causes, bowel atresia is one of the most common causes of bowel obstruction in newborns. Jejunal atresia can affect multiple lengths of the bowel. The higher the level of atresia, the greater the severity. The outcome of bowel atresia related to surgical repair is favorable. In general, both mortality and morbidity are affected by affiliated medical conditions such as preterm birth, cystic fibrosis, and other congenital anomalies; the sophistication of the lesion; and surgical complications. We present the case of a one-day-old baby who had two episodes of bilious vomiting with abdominal distension within 10 minutes of birth. The baby was advised to undergo ultrasonography of the abdomen and pelvis for further evaluation, and the findings were reported.
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Bagaria M, Magtibay PM, Wasson MN. Meckel's Diverticulum: Role of Small Bowel Exploration in Patient Presenting with Abdominal Pain. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2022; 29:1201-1202. [PMID: 35718321 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2022.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Madhu Bagaria
- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona (all authors).
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona (all authors)
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona (all authors)
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Morris G, Kennedy A. Small Bowel Congenital Anomalies. Surg Clin North Am 2022; 102:821-835. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2022.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Kohn D, Tian J, Valdez A, McGrath- Blagrove T, Abouelsaad C, Louis MA, Kessler E. Patent omphalomesenteric duct in a newborn; a rare finding and presentation. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Rout A, Morreau P, Bird H, Roberts A. Giant Meckel's Diverticulum in a 9-Year-Old Boy: An Unusual Presentation With Isolated Faltering Growth. JPGN REPORTS 2022; 3:e208. [PMID: 37168630 PMCID: PMC10158295 DOI: 10.1097/pg9.0000000000000208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital gastrointestinal abnormality. Clinical presentation is normally in childhood with either hemorrhage or an acute surgical abdomen. The much rarer giant Meckel's diverticulum is associated with a more varied clinical presentation. In this case report, we provide a unique example of presentation with isolated faltering growth related to a giant Meckel's diverticulum in a young boy. We discuss the diagnostic process, imaging modalities, and subsequent surgical procedure.
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- Alexandra Rout
- From the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Starship Child Health, Auckland, New Zealand
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- From the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Starship Child Health, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Paediatric Radiology, Starship Child Health, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Starship Child Health, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Meckel diverticulum in the pediatric population: Patient presentation and performance of imaging in prospective diagnosis. Clin Imaging 2022; 91:37-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2022.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Alzarea A, Aljohani A, Qabani H, Alzahrani A, Sairafi R. A rare case of intestinal obstruction caused by Meckel's diverticulum band. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 78:103807. [PMID: 35734644 PMCID: PMC9207010 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Muneeb A, Nguyen NN, Iqbal F, Bhargava P. Meckel's diverticulum leading to ileo-ileal intussusception. Radiol Case Rep 2022; 17:1579-1582. [PMID: 35309378 PMCID: PMC8924532 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Intussusception secondary to Meckel's diverticulum is a rare entity in adults and hence, can be a challenging to accurately diagnose preoperatively. This case illustrates the clinical, imaging, operative, and histologic manifestations of a Meckel's diverticulum leading to a long segment ileo-ileal intussusception in an adult female patient presenting with symptoms of small bowel obstruction.
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Zhang H, Yang Z, Wang YH, Yang SM, Liu L, Bai JY, Fan CQ. Typical gastric mucosa with ulcer found by endoscopy in Meckel's diverticulum. Endoscopy 2022; 54:E154-E155. [PMID: 33910256 DOI: 10.1055/a-1471-1857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- Hong Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Fekadu G, Tolera A, Beyene Bayissa B, Merga BT, Edessa D, Lamessa A. Epidemiology and causes of intestinal obstruction in Ethiopia: A systematic review. SAGE Open Med 2022; 10:20503121221083207. [PMID: 35371487 PMCID: PMC8966072 DOI: 10.1177/20503121221083207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objective: This systematic review was aimed to address the prevalence and causes of intestinal obstruction in Ethiopia. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted on PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, African Journals Online, HINARI, and other supplementary sources, including Google Scholar. We conducted methodological quality assessments for the articles by employing a critical appraisal checklist of Joanna Briggs Institute. Results: The reported prevalence of intestinal obstruction in Ethiopia ranges from 18.6% to 50.7% among patients with acute abdomen. However, the prevalence varies from 4.3% to 34.6% among total surgical admissions. The leading causes of small intestinal obstruction were small bowel volvulus, intussusception, and adhesion. Sigmoid volvulus was the most commonly reported cause of large intestine obstruction, followed by colonic cancer. Conclusion: The highest reported prevalence of intestinal obstruction in Ethiopia was 50.7% among patients with acute abdomen and 34.6% among surgical admissions. Small intestine volvulus and sigmoid volvulus were the common causes of small and large bowel obstructions, respectively. Therefore, clinicians have to consider the common causes during the diagnosis and management of intestinal obstruction.
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- Gelana Fekadu
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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Leader H, Polott E, Pinto JM, Staab VS, Girgis W, Sun X, Naganathan S. Perforated Meckel's diverticulum. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kolleri JJ, Abdirahman AM, Khaliq A, Abu-Dayeh A, Sajid S, Mirza S, Haider A. A Case Report on Fish Bone Perforating Meckel’s Diverticulum Mimicking Appendicitis. Cureus 2022; 14:e22693. [PMID: 35371722 PMCID: PMC8966845 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.22693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the most frequent congenital abnormality of the digestive tract. Although it is silent, it can rarely come up as a complicated case including but not limited to obstruction, inflammation, and neoplasm. Perforation as a consequence of MD is extremely infrequent and mostly related to foreign objects. We report a case of a 24-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with signs and symptoms suggestive of acute appendicitis. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen demonstrated foreign body perforation from a protrusion outside the small bowel. The patient underwent laparoscopy and a fish bone perforating MD was found which was removed.
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Żytkowski A, Clarke E, Mazurek A, Golberg M, Derlatka A, Iwanaga J, Tubbs RS, Wysiadecki G. Meckel's diverticulum found in human fetus: An anatomical case report with commentaries on arterial supply and a concise literature review. TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH IN ANATOMY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tria.2022.100182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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SAYAN A, MERT M, KOYLUOGLU G. A different complication of Meckel's diverticulum: axial torsion. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2022. [DOI: 10.23736/s0394-9508.20.05170-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Ludwig K, De Bartolo D, Salerno A, Ingravallo G, Cazzato G, Giacometti C, Dall’Igna P. Congenital anomalies of the tubular gastrointestinal tract. Pathologica 2022; 114:40-54. [PMID: 35212315 PMCID: PMC9040549 DOI: 10.32074/1591-951x-553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Congenital anomalies of the tubular gastrointestinal tract are an important cause of morbidity not only in infants, but also in children and adults. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, composed of all three primitive germ layers, develops early during embryogenesis. Two major steps in its development are the formation of the gut tube (giving rise to the foregut, the midgut and the hindgut), and the formation of individual organs with specialized cell types. Formation of an intact and functioning GI tract is under strict control from various molecular pathways. Disruption of any of these crucial mechanisms involved in the cell-fate decision along the dorsoventral, anteroposterior, left-right and radial axes, can lead to numerous congenital anomalies, most of which occur and present in infancy. However, they may run undetected during childhood. Therapy is surgical, which in some cases must be performed urgently, and prognosis depends on early diagnosis and suitable treatment. A precise pathologic macroscopic or microscopic diagnosis is important, not only for the immediate treatment and management of affected individuals, but also for future counselling of the affected individual and their family. This is even more true in cases of multiple anomalies or syndromic patterns. We discuss some of the more frequent or clinically important congenital anomalies of the tubular GI, including atresia's, duplications, intestinal malrotation, Meckel's diverticulum and Hirschsprung's Disease.
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- Katrhin Ludwig
- Department of Pathology, Azienda Ospedale-Università Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Anatomic and Histologic Pathology and Cytodiagnostics, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Emergencies and Organ Transplantation, Section of Pathology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Emergencies and Organ Transplantation, Section of Pathology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Services, Pathology Unit, ULSS 6 “Euganea”, Camposampiero, Italy
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- Department of Emergencies and Organ Transplantation, Pediatric Surgery, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
- Correspondence Patrizia Dall’Igna Department of Emergencies and Organ Transplantation, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale, Ospedale Pediatrico Giovanni XXIII, via Giovanni Amendola 207, 70126 Bari, Italy E-mail:
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Zorn J, Zhang S, Brandt J, Keckeisen G. Small bowel obstruction precipitated by intussusception of Meckel’s diverticulum. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2022; 10:2050313X211072663. [PMID: 35070319 PMCID: PMC8777343 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x211072663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Small bowel obstruction (SBO) secondary to intussusception of Meckel’s diverticulum (MD)
is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain that may warrant urgent surgical treatment.
Volvulus or intussusception of the small bowel with presence of MD as the lead point is
the most commonly reported etiology of Meckel’s related obstructions. We report an
interesting case of a small bowel obstruction caused by the intussusception of an MD
within its own lumen. The case involves a 30-year-old male who presented to the emergency
room with acute, severe abdominal pain with an abdominal computed tomography (CT) showing
a distal high-grade SBO. Decision was made to take the patient to the operating room
urgently due to his clinical examination and radiologic imaging, specifically CT scan.
Diagnostic laparoscopy was performed and subsequently converted to an exploratory
laparotomy, which revealed the intussuscepted MD with focal necrosis into the distal small
bowel causing an SBO. A segmental small bowel resection with hand sewn primary anastomosis
was performed. The case presents an interesting challenge in deciding when to take a
patient with an SBO to the operating room versus initial conservative management and what
the treatment should be if an MD is encountered. In addition, the case emphasizes the
importance of history and physical exam findings in coordination with radiologic imaging
in helping to make appropriate decisions in a timely manner for operative vs conservative
management of an SBO. It reminds us that, Meckel’s diverticulum, although less commonly
the cause of a small bowel obstruction in the adult population, needs to be on the
differential diagnosis and we need to have a high clinical suspicion for this possibility
to ensure appropriate treatment in a timely manner.
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- Julia Zorn
- Stonybrook Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY, USA
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- Stonybrook Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY, USA
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- Stonybrook Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY, USA
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