Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that laparoscopy can successfully diagnose otherwise elusive Meckel's diverticuli and at the same time offer a therapeutic access for successful resection. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two patients with anemia of unknown cause and a further patient with acute small bowel obstruction underwent diagnostic laparoscopy. A Meckel's diverticulum was identified in each case and successfully resected through a minilaparotomy. RESULTS: All three patients were successfully investigated and treated with laparoscopy with no morbidity or mortality. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopy is a safe and effective surgical modality for diagnosis of atypically presenting Meckel's diverticulum and has a therapeutic role that results in an excellent cosmetic result.
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Authors | Ross J Craigie, Neil Forrest, Shay Nanthakumaran, Anies A Mahomed |
Journal | Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
(J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A)
Vol. 16
Issue 1
Pg. 70-3
(Feb 2006)
ISSN: 1092-6429 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16494554
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Child
- Humans
- Laparoscopy
- Male
- Meckel Diverticulum
(diagnosis, surgery)
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