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A case report: Cecal volvulus caused by Meckel's diverticulum.

Abdulmalik Altaf¹, Hager Aref¹

¹Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

|December 3, 2014

Summary

Meckel's diverticulum, a common congenital anomaly, can rarely cause acute large bowel obstruction via volvulus. Surgical diverticulectomy is the primary treatment for symptomatic patients with this rare complication.

Keywords:

Cecal volvulus Meckel's diverticulum Volvulus

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology
Congenital Anomalies

Background:

Meckel's diverticulum is the most frequent congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
Complications include hemorrhage, obstruction, and inflammation.
Acute large bowel obstruction due to Meckel's diverticulum is rare.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare case of acute large bowel obstruction caused by cecal volvulus secondary to a perforated Meckel's diverticulum.
To highlight the importance of understanding Meckel's diverticulum pathophysiology for managing complications.

Main Methods:

Case report of a 39-year-old female presenting with symptoms of large bowel obstruction.
Diagnostic workup included radiological findings suggestive of cecal volvulus.
Surgical exploration revealed a perforated Meckel's diverticulum.

Main Results:

The patient presented with signs and symptoms of acute intestinal obstruction.
Radiological imaging indicated cecal volvulus.
Intraoperative findings confirmed a perforated Meckel's diverticulum as the cause.

Conclusions:

Volvulus is a rare complication of Meckel's diverticulum.
Prompt surgical intervention, including diverticulectomy, is indicated for symptomatic patients.
Intraoperative identification is common; understanding pathophysiology aids management.