Open AccessMeckel′s diverticulumstrangulated in an umbilical hernia
Author(s) -
Akakpo-Numado Gamedzi Komlatsè,
Gnassingbe Komla,
K Attipou,
Boume Missoki Azanledji,
Sakiye Kodjo Abossisso,
H Tékou
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.54779
Subject(s) - medicine , meckel's diverticulum , exploratory laparotomy , diverticulum (mollusc) , laparotomy , hernia , resection , general surgery , bowel resection , surgery , girl , umbilical hernia , bowel obstruction , psychology , developmental psychology
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.