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A Rare Internal Herniation in Adult: Meckel's Diverticulum
Y Narjis1, H Halfadl2, A Agourram2
1Department of General Surgery, Universitary Hospital Mohamed VI, Cadi Ayad University, Marrakech, Morocco ; Faculté de médecine et de pharmacie de Marrakech, BP: 7010, Sidi Abbad, 40000 Marrakech, Morocco.
The Indian Journal of Surgery
|May 7, 2014
Summary
Meckel
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency in adults.
- Meckel's diverticulum is a frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in adults.
- Obstruction mechanisms include volvulus, intussusception, and Littre's hernia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of intestinal obstruction caused by Meckel's diverticulum.
- To highlight the diagnostic challenges and surgical management of such cases.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a young adult presenting with acute intestinal obstruction.
- Diagnostic imaging including CT scan.
- Surgical exploration and intervention.
Main Results:
- CT scan suggested nonspecific internal herniation.
- Surgical exploration confirmed Meckel's diverticulum as the cause of obstruction.
- A rare type of obstruction was identified.
Conclusions:
- Meckel's diverticulum can cause complex intestinal obstruction.
- Early surgical intervention is crucial for managing intestinal obstruction.
- Awareness of rare presentations of Meckel's diverticulum is important for clinicians.
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