title: [Laparoscopic diverticulectomy for ileal volvulus on Meckel's diverticulum].
abstract: Laparoscopy in the emergency setting is a logical extension of this technique. Open laparoscopy is particularly useful in the management of acute abdomen. In fact, after a sequential work-out that includes physical examination, laboratory data, plain abdominal x-rays and ultrasonography, diagnostic laparoscopy is advocated. The Authors herein report a case of intestinal obstruction (volvulus due to Meckel's diverticulum) treated with laparoscopy. The efficacy and safety of the diagnostic and/or therapeutic laparoscopic procedure in the emergency setting are discussed.
authors.affiliation: II Clinica Chirurgica, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Negro
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Catarci
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Zaraca
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gossetti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Saputelli
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scaccia
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Carboni
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Diverticulectomia laparoscopica per volvolo ileale su diverticolo di Meckel.