Neonatal Meckel diverticulum: Obstruction due to a short mesodiverticular band

Pediatr Int. 2015 Oct;57(5):1007-9. doi: 10.1111/ped.12694. Epub 2015 Aug 26.

Abstract

This is the first report of symptomatic Meckel diverticulum in a newborn, in which direct compression by a short mesodiverticular band (MDB) caused intestinal obstruction. A short MDB can cause intestinal obstruction due to direct compression. There are two mechanisms by which Meckel diverticulum with MDB can cause intestinal obstruction: internal hernia and direct compression. Onset of intestinal obstruction due to direct compression by a short MDB might be earlier than that for internal hernia with long MDB.

Keywords: Meckel diverticulum; bowel obstruction; intestinal obstruction; mesodiverticular band; neonate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Intestine, Small / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestine, Small / surgery*
  • Laparotomy / methods*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnosis
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery
  • Radiography, Abdominal