Meckel's diverticulum natural history, complications and prognosis

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

Overview

Torsions of intestine around the intestinal stalk may also occur, leading to obstruction, ischemia, and necrosis.

Complications

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