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

This include increased wall thickness and hyperemia compared to other bowel segments.