Malignant neoplasms of Meckel's diverticulum; an evidence based review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2019.05.017
Abstract: An up to date published literature has shown that Meckel's Diverticulum (MD) are discovered incidentally and are benign, malignant transformation is unusual with reported incidence to be only 0.5%–3.2%. The research available on this rare… read more here.
Keywords: malignant neoplasms; meckel diverticulum; neoplasms meckel; diverticulum ... See more keywords
Phytobezoar impaction in a Meckel’s diverticulum; a rare cause of bowel obstruction: Case report and review of literature☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.10.070
Abstract: Highlights • Complicated Meckel’s diverticulum can have different clinical presentations and can cause bowel obstruction especially if a phytobezoar gets impacted in it.• Surgical management is needed and laparoscopic approach could be an option with… read more here.
Keywords: meckel diverticulum; bowel obstruction; case; cause bowel ... See more keywords
A rare case of a strangulated Littre’s hernia with Meckel’s diverticulum duplication. Case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.02.032
Abstract: Highlights • Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, occurring in approximately 1–4% of the population; been the duplication of it exceedingly rare.• This is the first case of a… read more here.
Keywords: duplication; hernia; meckel diverticulum; case ... See more keywords
A case of single-incision laparoscopic surgery for a bleeding Meckel’s diverticulum diagnosed pre-operatively by double-balloon endoscopy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.02.037
Abstract: Highlights • Meckel’s diverticulum is a relatively rare disease.• Laparoscopic surgery has been reported effective for Meckel’s diverticulum.• Single-port laparoscopic diverticulectomy resulted in a good outcome. read more here.
Keywords: meckel diverticulum; laparoscopic surgery; diverticulum;
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.
Keywords: meckel diverticulum; para aortic; meckel; aortic mass ... See more keywords
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
Male predominance in Meckel's diverticulum: A hyperacidity hypotheses.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2017.05.014
Abstract: The symptomatic presentation of Meckel's diverticulum (MD) depends on a person's age, sex, and presence or absence of ectopic gastric tissue. There are no differences in the prevalence of asymptomatic MD between males and females;… read more here.
Keywords: meckel diverticulum; male predominance; secretion; ectopic gastric ... See more keywords
Retrograde single-balloon enteroscopy for a symptomatic, unusual, ileal polypoid lesion.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-0875-3402
Abstract: Meckel’s diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, which is normally obliterated between the 5th and 8th week of gestation. It occurs in 2% of the population [1] and it is often an incidental… read more here.
Keywords: meckel diverticulum; diverticulum; single balloon; retrograde single ... 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