Meckel’s diverticulum are present in approximately 2% of the population. Clinically, these blind-ending segments of intestine may cause problems in 3 ways: Bleeding, perforation, or obstruction.
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Pneumoperitoneum
Infant with pneumoperitoneum found to have perforated Meckel’s diverticulum
Umbilical Port
Meckel’s diverticulum pulled out through umbilical port during laparoscopic procedure for perforated Meckel’s