[Meckel's diverticulum--acute abdomen in 8th decade of life].

Meckel's diverticulum represents one of the most common congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal system. It appears in 1-3% of the general population. In this case study we presented 72-year-old male patient who was admitted in the Center for Abdominal Surgery, Clinical Center of Montenegro.

Primary repair of colon injuries: clinical study of nonselective approach.

Background: This study was designed to determine the role of primary repair and to investigate the possibility of expanding indications for primary repair of colon injuries using nonselective approach.

Methods: Two groups of patients were analyzed. Retrospective (RS) group included 30 patients managed by primary repair or two stage surgical procedure according to criteria published by Stone (S/F) and Flint (Fl).