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Perforated Meckel's Diverticulitis

Robert W Colvin1, Sayf Al-Katib2, John Ebersole2

  • 1Diagnostic Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Beaumont Health, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, 3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, 48073, USA. Robert.Colvin@beaumont.org.

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery : Official Journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
|July 27, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Meckel

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly affecting 2% of the population.
  • Clinical complications are rare, occurring in less than 10% of affected individuals.
  • Complications in the geriatric population are exceedingly rare.

Observation:

  • A case of perforated Meckel's diverticulitis is presented.
  • The diverticulitis involved a fistulous tract formation.
  • The tract extended to the anterior abdominal wall.

Findings:

  • The patient was an 85-year-old male.
  • The case highlights a rare presentation of Meckel's diverticulitis in an elderly patient.
  • The findings underscore the importance of considering Meckel's diverticulum in geriatric abdominal emergencies.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of Meckel's diverticulitis presentations.
  • It emphasizes the need for diagnostic vigilance in elderly patients with abdominal complaints.
  • The findings may inform surgical approaches and patient management strategies for rare gastrointestinal conditions.
Keywords:
Meckel’s diverticulitisOmphalomesenteric ductSmall-bowel obstruction

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