title: [Meckel's diverticulum and its complications].
abstract: In the last 8 years 15 cases of Meckel's diverticulum were observed, 6 of them with complications: three times inflammation (with two perforations), each once invagination, incarceration and occult bleeding from carcinoids. All complicated and 7 bland diverticula were removed and the intestine oversewed. The postoperative course was normal. Two cases were not treated. Considering possible complications it is recommended to search for a Meckel's diverticulum at each uncomplicated appendectomy or inferior laparotomy and to remove it if found.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009780:Occult Blood; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: Das Meckelsche Divertikel und seine Komplikationen.