Korean J Gastroenterol.  2014 Jan;63(1):56-58. 10.4166/kjg.2014.63.1.56.

Loop Formation of Meckel's Diverticulum Causing Intestinal Obstruction

• Jo JH
• Seo KW
• Yoon KY

• KMID: 1711308
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2014.63.1.56

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Humans
Intestinal Obstruction/*diagnosis/etiology/surgery
Male
Meckel Diverticulum/complications/*diagnosis
Middle Aged
Radiography, Abdominal
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Erect abdominal radiograph shows multiple dilated loops predominantly on the left side of the abdomen.

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  Fig. 2. Preoperative abdominal CT scan findings. (A) Axial CT image shows fluid distended small bowel in the left lower quadrant. (B) This fluid distended small bowel loop is seen as a reverse C-shaped loop on coronal CT image.

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  Fig. 3. On laparotomy, strangulated ileal loop was released by separating the Meckel's diverticulum from the mesentery. Small bowel distention proximal to the constriction mark (arrow) can be seen.

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  Fig. 4. Histologic findings. (A) Scattered pancreatic acinar and ductal cells are identified on the resected specimen (H&E, ×200). (B) Focal inflammation and necrosis are also observed in the background (H&E, ×100).

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