title: Laparoscopic management of an axially torsed gangrenous Meckel's diverticulum in a child.
abstract: Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Most often is asymptomatic but it may give a number of complications including gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction and inflammation. Axial torsion and gangrene of MD are exceptional. The correct diagnosis of MD could only be made during surgery. Early surgery is important to reduce morbidity, especially perforation. Laparoscopy aided in the diagnosis and adequate treatment. We herein describe the case of a 4-year-old boy with axial torsion of MD. Clinical and radiographic finding suggest a segmental volvulus. Laparoscopy contributes to diagnosis and treatment of torted MD.
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hedi Chaker Hospital, 30219 Sfax, Tunisia.
authors: Kotti
authors: K
authors: Ahmed
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hedi Chaker Hospital, 30219 Sfax, Tunisia.
authors: Zitouni
authors: Z
authors: Hayet
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hedi Chaker Hospital, 30219 Sfax, Tunisia.
authors: Louati
authors: L
authors: Hamdi
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hedi Chaker Hospital, 30219 Sfax, Tunisia.
authors: Ben Dhaou
authors: BD
authors: Mahdi
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hedi Chaker Hospital, 30219 Sfax, Tunisia.
authors: Jallouli
authors: J
authors: Mohamed
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hedi Chaker Hospital, 30219 Sfax, Tunisia.
authors: Mhiri
authors: M
authors: Riadh
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005734:Gangrene / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*