Axial torsion and gangrene of Meckel's diverticulum: The first infantile case report
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Tarih
2013
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Turkiye Klinikleri
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Özet
Axial torsion of Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is very rare and has been reported in only 9 children and 23 adults within the past 40 years. Herein, we report the first known infant case of axial torsion and gangrene of MD. A 6-month-old male patient presented with acute abdomen. Ultrasonography showed a perihepatic cystic mass and minimal free fluid. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a gangrenous MD measuring 7 × 6 cm due to axial torsion. MD wedge resection was performed and the patient was asymptomatic during 2 years of follow-up. MD and its torsion and gangrene should be considered in surgical cases of acute abdomen. © 2013 by Türkiye Klinikleri.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Gangrene, Meckel Diverticulum
Kaynak
Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences
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Cilt
33
Sayı
3
