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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Intestinal torsions around the intestinal stalk may also occur, leading to obstruction, [[ischemia]], and [[necrosis]]. | Intestinal torsions around the intestinal stalk may also occur, leading to obstruction, [[ischemia]], and [[necrosis]]. | ||
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Overview
Intestinal torsions around the intestinal stalk may also occur, leading to obstruction, ischemia, and necrosis.
Natural History
Complications
- Meckel diverticulitis: Meckel diverticulitis is acute inflammation of a Meckel's diverticulum.
- Hemorrhage
- Intussusception
- Peritonitis
- Perforation of the bowel
Prognosis
Full recovery can be expected with surgery.