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Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas
versión impresa ISSN 1130-0108
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KURU, Serdar. Meckel's diverticulum: clinical features, diagnosis and management. Rev. esp. enferm. dig. [online]. 2018, vol.110, n.11, pp.726-732. ISSN 1130-0108. https://dx.doi.org/10.17235/reed.2018.5628/2018.
Meckel's diverticulum is the most common anomalous development of the gastrointestinal system that results from an incomplete vitelline canal. A diagnosis is usually made during the clinical examination of presentations such as unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction, inflammation or perforation. The purpose of this review is to provide an adequate level of knowledge of the clinical and diagnostic features as well as the management of Meckel's diverticulum. Diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum may be challenging as the condition remains asymptomatic or may mimic various diseases and obscure the clinical picture. Life-threatening complications include bleeding, obstruction, inflammation and perforation. Therefore, it is essential that anatomical and pathophysiological characteristics are known in detail in order to prevent complications which will result in morbidity and mortality.
Palabras clave : Meckel's diverticulum; Diagnosis; Complications; Management.