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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Secondary Prevention

• Postoperative complications of Meckel's diverticulum:
  • Early post-operative complications:
    • Ileus
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pulmonary embolism
    • Anastomotic leakage
    • Suture-line leakage
  • Late post-operative complications:
    • Intestinal stenosis
    • Intestinal obstruction due to postoperative adhesions