[Diagnostic principles in complications of Meckel's diverticulum]

The analysis of 382 observations of the complicated Meckel's diverticulum in children and adults is presented. The clinical course of the diverticulum, ileus resulting from this defect, peptic ulcer of the diverticulum are described. It has been established that in people having the diverticulum there occur other congenital developmental abnormalities which may be used for making the diagnosis of the disease.