Meckel's diverticulum strangulated in an umbilical hernia

Strangulated Meckel's diverticulum (MD) in an umbilical hernia (UH) is a rare event. We present herein a case of strangulated MD in UH in a child. An 18-month girl was admitted with clinical features suggesting upper intestinal strangulation since seven days. Many attempts of reduction were don...

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Published inAfrican journal of paediatric surgery Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 118 - 119
Main Authors Komlatsè, Akakpo-Numado Gamedzi, Komla, Gnassingbe, Komla, Attipou, Azanledji, Boume Missoki, Abossisso, Sakiye Kodjo, Hubert, Tekou
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2009
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Subjects
Care and treatment
Complications and side effects
Diagnosis
Diverticulum
Female
Hernia
Hernia, Umbilical - complications
Hernia, Umbilical - surgery
Humans
Infant
Meckel Diverticulum - complications
Meckel Diverticulum - surgery
Navel
Postoperative period
Surgery
Teaching hospitals
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Strangulated Meckel's diverticulum (MD) in an umbilical hernia (UH) is a rare event. We present herein a case of strangulated MD in UH in a child. An 18-month girl was admitted with clinical features suggesting upper intestinal strangulation since seven days. Many attempts of reduction were done before admission. She was resuscitated and had exploratory laparotomy, which revealed the hernia sac containing a completely gangrenous MD. She had bowel resection and had an uneventful postoperative period. An MD may be the content of a strangulated UH. Bowel resection of the segment bearing the diverticulum is advisable if the latter is gangrenous.
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ISSN:0189-6725
0974-5998
DOI:10.4103/0189-6725.54779