Unusual Location of Meckel's Diverticulum At Mesenteric Border of Ileum

Sameeah Hanif

Abstract

Meckel’s diverticulum is a vestige of omphalomesenteric duct that does not degenerate by the eight week of gestation. It is amongst the commonly occurring abnormality of the intestinal tract. It is a true diverticulum that involves all layers of intestinal wall. In this case report we present female patient operated for acute appendicitis and on exploration found to have Meckel’s diverticulitis with location of diverticulum on mesenteric border. Patient underwent segmental resection and anastomosis of ileum.

Key words

Meckel’s diverticulum, Meckel diverticulitis, Intestinal duplication cyst, Location.