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Meckel's diverticulum: a ten-year experience

J F Arnold1, J V Pellicane

  • 1Department of Surgery, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Virginia 24033, USA.

The American Surgeon
|April 1, 1997
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Meckel

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
  • While often asymptomatic, MD can lead to complications like bleeding, obstruction, or inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors predicting symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum.
  • To evaluate the morbidity and mortality associated with surgical resection of MD.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 58 patients with Meckel's diverticulum from 1984-1994.
  • Data collected included age, sex, presentation, therapy, pathology, and surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 45 of 58 MD cases were incidental findings; 13 were symptomatic, most commonly causing bowel obstruction.

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  • Surgical resection of MD had no associated morbidity or mortality.
  • Male sex was the only potential predictor of symptomatic presentation, though not statistically significant.

    • Conclusions:

    • No definitive factors predict symptomatic development in incidentally found Meckel's diverticulum.
    • Given the low surgical risks and potential for complications, incidental Meckel's diverticulum should be resected unless contraindicated.