| Literature DB >> 30574233 |
Sourou Bruno Noukpozounkou1, Ismaïl Lawani2, Ogounrila Thomas Armel Elegbede1, Djifid Morel Seto1, Beaudelaire Romulus Assan1, Amoussou Sèdjro Clotaire Roméo Houegban1, Houenoukpo Koco1, Michel Armand Fiogbe1.
Abstract
Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small bowel. Although it is a common anomaly in the general population, its occurrence in a hernial sac, in particular at the umbilicus, is uncommon and it is known as Littré's hernia. We here report the case of a 6-month female infant, admitted with painful irreducible umbilical swelling. The diagnosis of strangled umbilical hernia was made. Meckel inflammatory diverticulum in the hernial sac was detected intraoperatively. The patient underwent wedge resection of the diverticulum followed by the closure of the intestinal gap using continuous suture and parietal repair. Clinical diagnosis of Littré's hernia is difficult and therapeutic approach varies depending on the medical team.Entities:
Keywords: Littré's hernia; Meckel's diverticulum; Umbilical hernia
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30574233 PMCID: PMC6294977 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2018.30.214.14486
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Vue per opératoire du diverticule de Meckel