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Abdominal disorders arising from 71 Meckel's diverticulum.
1Department of Surgery, Satakunta Central Hospital, Pori, Finland. pertti.aarnio@satshp.fi
Annales Chirurgiae Et Gynaecologiae
|February 24, 2001
Summary
Meckel
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.