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Meckel's diverticulum: its clinical significance; a report of 54 cases

R CRANDALL, A E HIRST

    California Medicine
    |October 1, 1957
    PubMed

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    Meckel

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pediatric Surgery

    Background:

    • Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
    • It can present with various complications or be found incidentally.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the presentation, complications, and outcomes of Meckel's diverticulum cases.
    • To understand the demographics and clinical features of symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 54 Meckel's diverticulum cases over 20 years.
    • Analysis of incidental findings versus symptomatic presentations.
    • Categorization of symptoms and complications.

    Main Results:

    • 27 cases were incidental, 27 were symptomatic.
    • Symptomatic cases predominantly affected males.
    • Common symptoms included hemorrhage, obstruction, diverticulitis, and intussusception.
    • Complications were more frequent in infants/children, except obstruction in adults.
    • Strong association between complications and ectopic tissue.

    Conclusions:

    • Meckel's diverticulum presents diverse complications, with distinct age distributions.
    • Prompt surgical intervention for symptomatic cases leads to favorable outcomes.
    • Ectopic tissue is a significant factor in Meckel's diverticulum complications.
    Keywords:
    MECKEL'S DIVERTICULUM

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