Meckel's diverticulum: A challenging diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This single-center, cross-sectional study aims to elucidate the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and outcomes in a subset of pediatric patients with atypical and/or challenging presentations of Meckel's diverticulum.

Methods

We conducted a single-center cross-sectional study on children diagnosed with Meckel's diverticulum at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas between 2010 and 2022. We identified 11 patients aged 0-17-years-old with confirmed Meckel's diverticulum who presented with atypical symptoms and/or a challenging diagnostic course. Patient demographics, symptoms at presentation, diagnostic workup, time to diagnosis, management, and outcomes were collected. Descriptive statistics were utilized.

Results

Eleven patients (n = 8, 73%

SUBMITTER: Kaihlanen K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600380 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature