Meckel's diverticulum and its complications
Shamiyeh, F.
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift 129(15): 428-429
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5341 PMID: 506296 Document Number: 143747
In the last 8 years 15 cases of Meckel's diverticulum were observed, 6 of them with complications: three times inflammation (with two perforations), each once invagination, incarceration and occult bleeding from carcinoids. All complicated and 7 bland diverticula were removed and the intestine oversewed. The postoperative course was normal. Two cases were not treated. Considering possible complications it is recommended to search for a Meckel's diverticulum at each uncomplicated appendectomy or inferior laparotomy and to remove it if found.