Giant Meckel’s diverticulum compressing root of mesentery – A rare cause of ileal gangrene – Case report and review of literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.06.063
Abstract: Introduction Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) commonly presents as gastrointestinal bleeding in the pediatric population and intestinal obstruction in adults. There is no consensus for surgical excision of an incidentally diagnosed MD. We present a hitherto unreported… read more here.
Keywords: compressing root; meckel diverticulum; meckel; case ... See more keywords
Case report: Diverticulitis complicating a giant Meckel's divertuculum.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.10.074
Abstract: Abstract Introduction In this paper, we discuss a unique case of diverticulitis in which the patient presented a giant Meckel’s diverticulum. Presentation of case The patient was a 44 year old male whose medical history included… read more here.
Keywords: meckel; meckel diverticulum; case; diverticulitis ... See more keywords
Natural Orifice-Assisted Laparoscopic Meckel Diverticulectomy Incidentally Found During Para-Aortic Mass Resection.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.04.015
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE To show a surgical video in which an incidentally found Meckel diverticulum was resected with a natural orifice-assisted laparoscopic approach during para-aortic resection of a retroperitoneal schwannoma. DESIGN Case report (Canadian Task Force… read more here.
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Optimizing surgical resection of the bleeding Meckel diverticulum in children.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.03.047
Abstract: PURPOSE Meckel diverticula containing gastric heterotopia predispose to local hyperacidity, mucosal ulceration, and gastrointestinal bleeding in children. Eradication of acid-producing oxyntic cells is performed by either of two surgical methods: segmental enterectomy including the diverticulum… read more here.
Keywords: surgical resection; meckel diverticulum; meckel; bleeding meckel ... See more keywords
An Alternative Endoscopic Anterolateral Route to Meckel's Cave: An Anatomic Feasibility Study Using a Sublabial Transmaxillary Approach.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.02.128
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To describe an endoscopic anterolateral surgical route to the lateral portion of Meckel's cave. METHODS A sublabial transmaxillary transpterygoid approach was performed in 6 cadaveric heads (12 sides). A craniectomy was drilled between the… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic anterolateral; meckel cave; sublabial transmaxillary; meckel ... See more keywords
On the trail of a ticking bomb: an unusual case of gastrointestinal bleeding in a young adult
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1889-5028
Abstract: A 21-year-old man presented to our hospital with profuse hematochezia. He reported having been admitted at another hospital 2 years earlier due to a hemoglobin (Hb)-relevant lower gastrointestinal bleed. At that time, the diagnostic workup… read more here.
Keywords: trail ticking; meckel diverticulum; meckel; case ... See more keywords
Demystifying Meckel's diverticulum – a guide for the gastroenterologist
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DOI: 10.1097/mog.0000000000001085
Abstract: Purpose of review Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a common congenital ileal diverticulum. Whilst mostly asymptomatic, 4–9% develop complications, such as small bowel obstruction, diverticulitis or bleeding. In 1933, Charles Mayo wrote that MD is ‘frequently… read more here.
Keywords: resection; meckel; small bowel; diverticulum ... See more keywords
A rare concurrence of acute appendicitis with Meckel’s diverticulitis: a case report
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DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000003022
Abstract: Background: Meckel’s diverticulitis is the inflammation of Meckel’s diverticulum (MD), a common congenital structural abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. The simultaneous occurrence of Meckel’s diverticulitis with acute appendicitis is extremely rare. Case presentation: A 17-year-old… read more here.
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Potential False-Positive Meckel's Scan Caused by Umbilical Ornamentation.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000003211
Abstract: An 18-year-old woman presented to the emergency department for bloody stools. A CT scan of the abdomen ruled out intussusception. Meckel's scan was ordered to rule for Meckel's diverticulum before upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. After… read more here.
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Excreted 99mTc-Pertechnetate in a Renal Pelvis as a Potential False Positive in a Meckel's Scan.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004331
Abstract: ABSTRACT A 14-year-old girl presented with right lower quadrant pain. A 99mTc-pertechnetate scan with SPECT/CT was performed to exclude a Meckel's diverticulum. The images demonstrated focal tracer uptake in the right midabdomen, which appeared early… read more here.
Keywords: pertechnetate renal; excreted 99mtc; renal pelvis; 99mtc pertechnetate ... See more keywords
Extraordinarily High 99mTcO4- Activity in Meckel's Diverticulum Relative to the Stomach.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000005997
Abstract: Meckel's diverticulum typically shows accumulation of 99mTc-Pertechnetate (99mTcO4-) with an intensity lower than that of the stomach and appears simultaneously with or shortly after the stomach on Meckel's scan. We report a case of a… read more here.
Keywords: high 99mtco4; meckel; stomach; meckel diverticulum ... See more keywords