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Laparoscopy in diagnosis and management of Meckel's diverticulum.

AbstractOBJECTIVE:
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.
AuthorsRoss J Craigie, Neil Forrest, Shay Nanthakumaran, Anies A Mahomed
JournalJournal 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
PMID16494554 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum (diagnosis, surgery)

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