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[Diverticulosis of Meckel's diverticulum in childhodd. 1 year's experience]
Minerva Chirurgica
|October 31, 1975
Insights
Meckel's diverticulosis requires surgical intervention in 12 cases. Complications included inflammation, bleeding ulcers, and obstruction, with an 8.3% mortality rate observed in this study.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Context:
- Meckel's diverticulosis is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
- Surgical management is often necessary for symptomatic cases.
Purpose:
- To analyze the clinical presentation, surgical outcomes, and complications of Meckel's diverticulosis.
- To evaluate the mortality associated with surgical intervention for Meckel's diverticulosis.
Summary:
- A review of 12 surgically treated cases of Meckel's diverticulosis.
- The diverticulum itself was the primary site in 41% of patients.
- Observed complications included diverticulitis, ulcer-induced enterorrhagia, and intussusception-related obstruction.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant morbidity associated with Meckel's diverticulosis.
- Provides data on complication patterns and surgical outcomes.
- Informs surgical decision-making and patient counseling regarding Meckel's diverticulosis.
Abstract:
12 cases of Meckel's diverticulosis, submitted to operation, are examined. In the 41% of the patients, the ascertained seat of the disease was the diverticulum. The following complications were observed: phlogosis, enterorrhagia due to ulcer and occlusion for invagination. Mortality was of 8.3%.