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Afr J Paediatr Surg · Jul 2009
Case ReportsMeckel's diverticulum strangulated in an umbilical hernia.
- Akakpo-Numado Gamedzi Komlatsè, Gnassingbe Komla, Attipou Komla, Boume Missoki Azanledji, Sakiye Kodjo Abossisso, and Tekou Hubert.
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, CHU Tokoin, BP 57 Lome, Togo. akanugregoire@yahoo.fr
- Afr J Paediatr Surg. 2009 Jul 1; 6 (2): 118-9.
BackgroundStrangulated Meckel's diverticulum (MD) in an umbilical hernia (UH) is a rare event. We present herein a case of strangulated MD in UH in a child.Case ReportAn 18-month girl was admitted with clinical features suggesting upper intestinal strangulation since seven days. Many attempts of reduction were done before admission. She was resuscitated and had exploratory laparotomy, which revealed the hernia sac containing a completely gangrenous MD. She had bowel resection and had an uneventful postoperative period.ConclusionAn MD may be the content of a strangulated UH. Bowel resection of the segment bearing the diverticulum is advisable if the latter is gangrenous.
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