Meckel′s diverticulum strangulated in an umbilical hernia

Background: 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. Case Report: An 18-month girl was admitted with clinical features suggesting upper intestinal strangulation since seven days. Many attempts o...

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Published in:African journal of paediatric surgery 2009, Vol.6 (2), p.118-119
Main Authors: Komlatse, Akakpo-NumadoGamedzi, Komla, Gnassingbe, Komla, Attipou, Azanledji, BoumeMissoki, Abossisso, SakiyeKodjo, Hubert, Tekou
Format: Article
Language:English
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Child
Meckel′s diverticulum
umbilical hernia
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Summary:Background: 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. Case Report: 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. Conclusion: 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.
ISSN:0189-6725
DOI:10.4103/0189-6725.54779