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strangulated Meckel's diverticulum in the sac of obstructed inguinal hernia
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Operation was done under general anesthesia, a median incision was performed, on exploration a strangulated Meckel's diverticulum was found in the sac of obstructed inguinal hernia (Figure 1).
Meckel's diverticulum located on the antimesenteric surface, 90cm from the ileocecal valve
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Due to the broad base and necrosis of the Meckel's diverticulum (Figure 2), a small bowel segment was resected (Figure 3) and continuity of ileum restored by an end to end anastomosis.
operative specimen
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Due to the broad base and necrosis of the Meckel's diverticulum (Figure 2), a small bowel segment was resected (Figure 3) and continuity of ileum restored by an end to end anastomosis.