Research Article
Emergency Presentations of Meckel’s Diverticulum in Adults
Table 3
Showing the intraoperative findings.
| Operative findings | Frequency | Percent |
| Appendectomy + excision of Meckel’s diverticulum (signs of inflammation in both) | 29 | 41.4 | Perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum | 13 | 18.6 | Intestinal obstruction due to adhesions caused by Meckel’s diverticulum | 11 | 15.7 | Intussusception caused by Meckel’s diverticulum | 8 | 11.4 | Excision of Meckel’s diverticulum (signs of inflammation in Meckel’s) | 6 | 8.6 | Phlegmonous mass formed by the inflamed Meckel’s diverticulum and bowels | 1 | 1.4 | Obstructed paraumbilical hernia containing Meckel’s diverticulum | 1 | 1.4 | Omphalo-mesenteric cyst | 1 | 1.4 |
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This include increased wall thickness and hyperemia compared to other bowel segments. |