Abstract
IntroductionMeckel's diverticulum affects 1 - 3% of general population and is known as the most common anomaly of gastrointestinal tract. However, its estimated lifetime complication rate is approximately 4%. Intestinal obstruction is most common complication of Meckel's diverticulum in adult population.Case presentationIn the present study, we reported a 42-year-old female patient with a gangrenous Meckel's diverticulum in a strangulated umbilical hernia sac treated by dissection of diverticulomesenteric bands and diverticulectomy. In 36 months follow-up, there was neither any complication nor recurrence of hernia.ConclusionThis case represents a gangrenous Meckel's diverticulum in a strangulated umbilical hernia sac diagnosed in case of emergency. Although it is a very rare phenomenon, we should be vigilant for this entity especially in case of emergency.
Highlights
Meckel’s diverticulum affects 1 - 3% of general population and is known as the most common anomaly of gastrointestinal tract
In 1777, a similar case with a hernia including some amount of intestinal wall was falsely reported as same entity
Meckel described the small bowel diverticula called with his own name in 1800 [1]
Summary
Meckel’s diverticulum affects 1 - 3% of general population and is known as the most common anomaly of gastrointestinal tract. Conclusion: This case represents a gangrenous Meckel’s diverticulum in a strangulated umbilical hernia sac diagnosed in case of emergency. Introduction Firstly in 1700, Littre reported two patients with traction diverticula in an inguinal hernia sac that is known as Meckel’s diverticulum today.
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