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[Meckel's diverticulum: ten years experience].

F Ferranti1, O Mondini, P Valle

  • 1Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile di Bracciano, Roma.

Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|April 28, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Surgical resection is recommended for both symptomatic and asymptomatic Meckel's diverticulum (MD), the most common congenital gastrointestinal anomaly. This approach demonstrated low mortality and morbidity, even for incidentally discovered cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Anomalies

Context:

  • Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • While often asymptomatic, MD can lead to serious complications like bleeding or obstruction.
  • Diagnosis is challenging, frequently occurring during surgery.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of surgical intervention for both symptomatic and asymptomatic Meckel's diverticulum.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of surgical resection in a small cohort of patients.
  • To provide evidence supporting surgical management for asymptomatic MD.

Summary:

  • This study reviewed 9 cases of Meckel's diverticulum (MD), 7 symptomatic and 2 incidental. Patients underwent either diverticulectomy or intestinal resection.

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  • The most frequent complication observed was diverticulitis with perforation in one patient.
  • No operative mortality occurred; postoperative complications were limited to symptomatic MD cases.

    • Impact:

    • The findings suggest that surgical treatment for asymptomatic MD is advisable due to low postoperative risks.
    • This study supports a proactive surgical approach for MD, irrespective of symptomatology, in the absence of contraindications.
    • The research contributes to the understanding of MD management strategies and outcomes.