[Clinical aspects and surgery of complicated and uncomplicated Meckel's diverticulum]

Our series of 43 complicated and 35 uncomplicated cases of Meckel's diverticula is reviewed. The complicated courses displayed the typical symptoms, e.g. ileus, hemorrhage, inflammation, perforation with peritonitis. Indication and tactics and techniques of surgical intervention are based on the individual course. Incidental diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum during coeliotomy indicates resection, because diverticula of normal gross appearance present with microscopic alterations in 29% which could evoke major complications.