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Abdominal disorders arising from 71 Meckel's diverticulum.

P Aarnio1, I S Salonen

  • 1Department of Surgery, Satakunta Central Hospital, Pori, Finland. pertti.aarnio@satshp.fi

Annales Chirurgiae Et Gynaecologiae
|February 24, 2001
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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
  • It can lead to various abdominal complications, often presenting as acute abdomen.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of Meckel's diverticulum.
  • To analyze its clinical manifestations and role in abdominal disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 71 patients with Meckel's diverticulum treated between 1988-1998.
  • Evaluation of patient demographics, outcomes, and histological findings.

Main Results:

  • Meckel's diverticulum was found in 1.5% of appendectomies.
  • 25 (34.5%) of the 71 cases were symptomatic, presenting with complications like perforation, obstruction, and diverticulitis.
  • Diagnosis was rarely made preoperatively.

Conclusions:

  • Meckel's diverticulum is a significant cause of acute abdominal conditions.
  • It should be considered in patients presenting with acute abdomen during laparotomy.

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