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Double Meckel's diverticulum.

E Albu1, L Solomon, A K Shah

  • 1Department of Surgery, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, NY 10456.

Southern Medical Journal
|November 1, 1992
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This case report details a rare instance of a double Meckel's diverticulum, a congenital intestinal anomaly, leading to small bowel volvulus. This specific anatomical variant has not been previously documented in medical literature.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum is a common congenital malformation of the small intestine.
  • Complications such as obstruction, bleeding, and diverticulitis are well-documented.
  • Volvulus is a serious condition involving intestinal twisting, often requiring surgical intervention.

Observation:

  • A unique case of a patient presenting with small bowel volvulus was identified.
  • The underlying cause was found to be a double Meckel's diverticulum, an extremely rare anatomical finding.
  • This specific presentation represents a novel variant of Meckel's diverticulum.

Findings:

  • The presence of a double Meckel's diverticulum was confirmed as the etiology of the small bowel volvulus.

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  • A comprehensive literature review revealed no prior documented cases of this specific anomaly.
  • This finding highlights the potential for rare congenital variations to cause significant gastrointestinal emergencies.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known spectrum of Meckel's diverticulum presentations.
    • It underscores the importance of considering rare anatomical variants in the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction and volvulus.
    • Further investigation into the embryological basis of double Meckel's diverticula may be warranted.