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In children, 90% cases of intussusception are idiopathic and the remaining 10% are attributed to underlying diseases (most commonly due to Meckel's diverticulum, polyps then either duplication cyst or mesentery cysts, and rarely due to Burkitt's lymphoma). The occurrence of acute intestinal intussusception caused by Burkitt's lymphoma in children under the age of 5 is exceedingly rare. Burkitt's lymphoma presents with diverse clinical manifestations, often leading to the identification of an abdominal tumor in pediatric patients.

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Spigelian hernia is an uncommon form of ventral hernia, with an incidence ranging from 0.1% to 2%. This case report describes a 72-year-old female who presented with an obstructed right Spigelian hernia, a left Spigelian hernia, and an uncomplicated Meckel's diverticulum, along with the management approach.

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  • Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix and is often diagnosed in young, healthy patients with right lower abdominal pain and elevated inflammatory markers.
  • Other possible causes of similar symptoms include colitis, ovarian issues, pelvic inflammatory disease, and diverticulitis.
  • Diagnostic tools like ultrasounds, CT scans, and laparoscopy are used to confirm appendicitis and differentiate it from other conditions, as illustrated by a rare case involving a small bowel obstruction related to Meckel's diverticulum.
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  • Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital gastrointestinal issue that can cause various problems; this case highlights a rare microperforation within it.
  • A 31-year-old male experienced significant right lower quadrant pain and fever, initially suspected to be appendicitis, but ultrasound was inconclusive.
  • A CT scan revealed a microperforation, and while he was treated conservatively at first, laparoscopic surgery later confirmed the diverticulum's presence, demonstrating effective management options for such complications.
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Objectives: This single-center, cross-sectional study aims to elucidate the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and outcomes in a subset of pediatric patients with atypical and/or challenging presentations of Meckel's diverticulum.

Methods: We conducted a single-center cross-sectional study on children diagnosed with Meckel's diverticulum at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas between 2010 and 2022. We identified 11 patients aged 0-17-years-old with confirmed Meckel's diverticulum who presented with atypical symptoms and/or a challenging diagnostic course.

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Meckel's diverticulum, the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, is often asymptomatic. Lack of complete resorption of the omphalomesenteric duct is an important cause of Meckel's diverticulum. Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a major complication of Meckel's diverticulum.

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Meckel's diverticulum is a common congenital malformation of the small intestines. This true diverticulum can lead to complications such as intestinal obstruction, bleeding, and rarely perforation, particularly in adults where the diagnosis is uncommon and often complicated by overlapping symptoms with conditions such as acute appendicitis. Giant Meckel's diverticulum (>5 cm) cases are extremely rare and pose significant clinical challenges due to severe complications.

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Meckel's diverticulum is a true outpouching or diverticulum of the small intestine and is an unusual entity in itself. Typically around 2 inches long, it is usually an incidental finding. Symptomatic patients are mostly children.

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Meckel's diverticulum is a common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal (GI) system, which remains asymptomatic unless some complications occur. Littre's hernia is a rare complication of Meckel's diverticulum, where it herniates into the hernial sac. It is difficult to diagnose this condition preoperatively.

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Background: We aimed to present our experience with children with symptomatic omphalomesenteric duct (OMD) anomalies and evaluate the patients' characteristics, treatment, and outcomes.

Methods: Records of children who were operated for symptomatic OMD anomalies in Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital between October 2018 and November 2022 were retrospectively analysed.

Results: There were 35 patients with a median age of 31.

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Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is known to cause surgical emergencies including intussusception, obstruction, and bleeding, but rarely results in perforation with pneumoperitoneum. Symptomatic MD is rare but most commonly presents in early childhood. We report a case of a 17-year-old male who presented with peritonitis and radiographic imaging demonstrating pneumoperitoneum and inflammation near the appendix and terminal ileum.

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Background: Meckel's diverticulum, a congenital anomaly arising from incomplete obliteration of the omphalomesenteric duct, often remains asymptomatic but can lead to complications such as diverticulitis and perforation. These complications pose significant diagnostic challenges, especially in adults, and require prompt surgical intervention to achieve optimal outcomes.

Case Reports: We report two cases of complicated Meckel's diverticulum in adult male patients.

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Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. It is commonly silent but can cause multiple complications. The rarest presentation of Meckel's diverticulum is axial torsion around its base without involving the main gut lumen.

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  • Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital gastrointestinal anomaly, found in about 2% of people, and is rarely symptomatic in adults.
  • This case highlights a 46-year-old male who experienced abdominal pain due to Meckel's diverticulitis, which had formed a fistula with the abdominal wall, and was also found to have a benign inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) on imaging.
  • After surgery for the diverticulitis and complications like an anastomotic leak, the patient ultimately recovered, and this case emphasizes the importance of thorough diagnostic work to uncover incidental findings that can impact treatment.
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A strangulated Meckel's diverticulum in a femoral hernia: a Littre's hernia.

ANZ J Surg

October 2024

Department of General Surgery, North Shore Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Waitemata, Auckland, New Zealand.

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  • Meckel's Diverticulum (MD) is a congenital condition that arises when the omphalomesenteric duct doesn't fully close during the seventh week of fetal development.
  • The classic "rule of two" describes key characteristics: it affects 2% of people, is typically 2 inches long, found 2 feet from the ileocecal valve, has a male-to-female ratio of 2:1, and usually presents in children around 2 years old.
  • This study examines how accurately the "rule of two" applies specifically to a group of pediatric patients in Spain.
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  • * A case study discusses a 41-year-old woman who experienced abdominal pain and bloating, diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction due to Meckel's diverticulum after imaging indicated signs of ileus.
  • * The surgical procedure included removing the affected segment of the intestine and confirmed the presence of Meckel's diverticulum with ectopic gastric tissue, resulting in a smooth recovery for the patient post-surgery.
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