Axial torsion and gangrene of a giant Meckel's diverticulum mimicking acute appendicitis

Kiyak G., Ergul E., Sarikaya S. M., Kusdemir A.

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, vol.59, no.6, pp.408-419, 2009 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 59 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.408-419
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of gastrointestinal tract, occurring in 2% of the population. More than 80% of patients are asymptomatic. Complications like intestinal obstruction, bleeding and inflammation of Meckel's diverticulum occur in 4% of patients. The case of a 42-year old male patient with axial torsion and gangrene of giant Meckel's diverticulum is presented.