Inverted Meckel's Diverticulum Causing Adult Intussusception after Blunt Trauma

Am Surg. 2023 Aug;89(8):3636-3637. doi: 10.1177/00031348231167400. Epub 2023 Apr 26.

Abstract

Meckel's diverticulum is an uncommon though well described clinical entity. There are few cases of a Meckel's diverticulum having been identified as the lead point for adult intussusception. We report the surgical management of a 45-year-old patient with an inverted Meckel's diverticulum causing distal ileal intussusception after blunt abdominal trauma requiring small bowel resection.

Keywords: Meckel’s diverticulum; gastrointestinal; general surgery; minimally invasive surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy / adverse effects
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Intussusception* / diagnosis
  • Intussusception* / etiology
  • Intussusception* / surgery
  • Meckel Diverticulum* / complications
  • Meckel Diverticulum* / diagnosis
  • Meckel Diverticulum* / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating* / complications