Meckel's diverticulum causing cecal volvulus
Neidlinger, N.A.; Madan, A.K.; Wright, M.J.
American Surgeon 67(1): 41-43
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348 PMID: 11206895 Document Number: 533955
Meckel's diverticulum is present in 2 per cent of the population with bowel obstruction as its most common complication. This case report describes an extremely rare complication of a Meckel's diverticulum, a cecal volvulus. The diagnosis of cecal volvulus was made preoperatively on abdominal X-rays; the diagnosis of a Meckel's diverticulum was made intraoperatively. The cecum was found to be twisted around a vitelline band on a broad-based Meckel's diverticulum extending to the umbilicus. The diverticulum was resected. The patient did well postoperatively and was discharged without any difficulty.