Axial volvulus of Meckel's diverticulum.
Two cases of axial volvulus of a Meckel's diverticulum associated with a diverticular band are described. In both cases, the pre-operative diagnosis was of acute appendicitis. The importance of further exploration if the appendix is insufficiently inflamed to acount for the symptoms and signs is emphasized.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications*