[Meckel's diverticulum in adults. A 3-decade experience].
OBJECTIVE
To review the prevalence, clinic manifestations and characteristics of the adult Meckel's diverticulum in the Hospital Español de México.


BACKGROUND
The Meckel's diverticulum is the most frequent congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract. However, only in seldom occasions produces manifestations in adults.


METHODS
Retrospective review of 31 years.


RESULTS
Meckel's diverticulum was found in only 13 cases. The most common clinical manifestation was pain in the right lower abdominal quadrant; there was not a single case of bleeding. A correct pre surgical diagnosis was done in only one patients. Post surgical course was satisfactory in all patients.


CONCLUSIONS
In adults, the Meckel's diverticulum complications are uncommon, being the most frequent clinical manifestation the pain in the right lower abdominal quadrant and intestinal obstruction.
Alarcón Fernández
O
O
Gastroenterólogas egresados del Hospital Español de México.
Zamarripa Dorsey
F
F
Hevia
I
I
de Ariño Suárez
M
M
Naves González
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008800:Mexico / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors
Divertículo de Meckel en el adulto. Experiencia de tres décadas.