Meckel's diverticulum: clinical features, diagnosis and management
Rev. esp. enferm. dig
; 110(11): 726-732, nov. 2018. ilus, tab, graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-177912
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ABSTRACT
Meckel's diverticulum is the most common anomalous development of the gastrointestinal system that results from an incomplete vitelline canal. A diagnosis is usually made during the clinical examination of presentations such as unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction, inflammation or perforation. The purpose of this review is to provide an adequate level of knowledge of the clinical and diagnostic features as well as the management of Meckel's diverticulum. Diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum may be challenging as the condition remains asymptomatic or may mimic various diseases and obscure the clinical picture. Life-threatening complications include bleeding, obstruction, inflammation and perforation. Therefore, it is essential that anatomical and pathophysiological characteristics are known in detail in order to prevent complications which will result in morbidity and mortality
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Base de dados:
IBECS
Assunto principal:
Diverticulite
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Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
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Obstrução Intestinal
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Divertículo Ileal
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. esp. enferm. dig
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Ankara Education and Research Hospital/Turkey