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Femoral hernia with strangulated Meckel's diverticulum (Littre's hernia)
American Journal of Surgery
|February 1, 1980
Abstract:
An unusual complication of a Meckel's diverticulum, a strangulated Littre's femoral hernia, is presented. The incidence and complications of Meckel's diverticulum are discussed. It is emphasized that most complications occur before age 30. Thus in an adult an incidentally discovered Meckel's diverticulum should not be resected.
Insights
A rare strangulated Littre's femoral hernia complication of Meckel's diverticulum is presented. Most Meckel's diverticulum complications occur before age 30, suggesting incidental findings in adults warrant conservative management.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
- Complications, though infrequent, can be serious, including obstruction, hemorrhage, and inflammation.
Observation:
- This case report details an unusual complication: a strangulated Littre's hernia involving Meckel's diverticulum.
- Littre's hernia is a rare condition where a Meckel's diverticulum protrudes through a hernial orifice.
Findings:
- The incidence and spectrum of Meckel's diverticulum complications are reviewed.
- Analysis indicates that the majority of symptomatic Meckel's diverticula manifest before the age of 30.
Implications:
- The findings suggest that incidentally discovered Meckel's diverticula in adults may not require prophylactic resection.
- This approach could reduce unnecessary surgeries and associated risks in the adult population.