Meckel´s diverticulum

Presentation of two clinical cases

Authors

  • Nicolás Tarigo Casella Universidad de la República. Facultad de Medicina. Hospital de Clínicas. Clínica Quirúrgica F
  • Martín Vallverdú Scorza Universidad de la República. Facultad de Medicina. Hospital de Clínicas. Clínica Quirúrgica F
  • Patrick Lyford-Pike Bosch Universidad de la República. Facultad de Medicina. Hospital de Clínicas. Clínica Quirúrgica F
  • Rubens Neirotti Rivero Universidad de la República. Facultad de Medicina. Hospital de Clínicas. Clínica Quirúrgica F

Keywords:

ACUTE APPENDICITIS, MECKEL DIVERTICULUM

Abstract

Introduction: Meckel´s diverticulum is a congenital malformation in the gastrointestinal tract. It is found in 1% of the general population. Prevalence is higher in men. Meckel´s diverticulum may be asymptomatic and be found during a surgery, as is the case in around 80% of patients.
Clinical case: twenty five year old patient, male, clinical case compatible with acute appendicitis. Upon a laparotomy, Meckel’s diverticulum is the main finding.
The study aims to present a case of Meckel’s diverticulum, the clinical presentation of which appeared to be acute appendicitis, and to present the most relevant aspects of this condition.

 

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Published

2019-07-25

How to Cite

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Tarigo Casella N, Vallverdú Scorza M, Lyford-Pike Bosch P, Neirotti Rivero R. Meckel´s diverticulum: Presentation of two clinical cases. Rev. Méd. Urug. [Internet]. 2019 Jul. 25 [cited 2024 Oct. 18];33(2):149-51. Available from: https://revista.rmu.org.uy/index.php/rmu/article/view/140

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2 (2017): Revista Médica del Uruguay

Section

Clinical Cases