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Recognizing and treating Meckel diverticulum

Allison Alexander1, Hannah Farish-Williford, Masud Hashmi

  • 1Allison Alexander and Hannah Farish-Williford are PA students at Elon University in Elon, N.C. Masud Hashmi is a general surgeon at Alliance Medical Associates in Burlington, N.C. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

JAAPA : Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
|August 25, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Meckel diverticulum, a rare congenital GI abnormality, is often asymptomatic but can cause serious complications like bleeding or obstruction, primarily in children. This review covers diagnosis and management of symptomatic and incidental cases.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

  • Meckel diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
  • It is typically asymptomatic but can lead to significant complications.

Observation:

  • Complications include gastrointestinal bleeding and small bowel obstruction.
  • These complications are more common in children than adults.

Findings:

  • This review examines the clinical presentation of Meckel diverticula.
  • It also covers diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies.
  • Management options for both symptomatic and incidentally discovered diverticula are discussed.

Implications:

  • Understanding Meckel diverticulum presentation is crucial for timely diagnosis.
  • Appropriate management can prevent severe complications.
  • Further research may refine treatment protocols for this condition.

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