Open AccessLaparoscopic management of an axially torsed gangrenous Meckel′s diverticulum in a child
Author(s) -
Kawsar Ahmed,
Hayet Zitouni,
Hamdi Louati,
Ben Dhaou Mahdi,
Mohamed Jallouli,
Riadh Mhiri
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.187824
Subject(s) - medicine , meckel's diverticulum , diverticulum (mollusc) , gangrene , surgery , laparotomy , asymptomatic , laparoscopy , perforation , torsion (gastropod) , avulsion , general surgery , materials science , punching , metallurgy
Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Most often is asymptomatic but it may give a number of complications including gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction and inflammation. Axial torsion and gangrene of MD are exceptional. The correct diagnosis of MD could only be made during surgery. Early surgery is important to reduce morbidity, especially perforation. Laparoscopy aided in the diagnosis and adequate treatment. We herein describe the case of a 4-year-old boy with axial torsion of MD. Clinical and radiographic finding suggest a segmental volvulus. Laparoscopy contributes to diagnosis and treatment of torted MD.