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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Intestinal torsions around the intestinal stalk may also occur, leading to obstruction, ischemia, and necrosis.

Meckel diverticulitis: Meckel diverticulitis is acute inflammation of a Meckel's diverticulum.
Hemorrhage
Intussusception
Peritonitis
Perforation of the bowel

Full recovery can be expected with surgery.

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 ==Overview==
-Torsions of intestine 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]].
 ==Complications==