Perforated Meckel's Diverticulitis

J Gastrointest Surg. 2017 Dec;21(12):2126-2128. doi: 10.1007/s11605-017-3511-1. Epub 2017 Jul 25.

Abstract

A Meckel's diverticulum is a vestigial remnant present in approximately 2% of the population. Fewer than 10% of patients with a Meckel's diverticulum develop clinical complications, and such findings are exceedingly rare in the geriatric population. We present a case of perforated Meckel's diverticulitis with a fistulous tract involving the anterior abdominal wall in an 85-year-old male.

Keywords: Meckel’s diverticulitis; Omphalomesenteric duct; Small-bowel obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diverticulitis / complications
  • Diverticulitis / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / complications
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery*
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery*
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery*
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery*