Giant Meckel’s diverticulum with inflammation, ischemia, and adhesive obstruction: A case report

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2026; 18(8): 120717
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120717

Table 1 Timeline of clinical events

Time	Event
Day-3	Onset of nausea, vomiting, and obstipation
Day 0 (ED)	Evaluation, laboratory testing, and contrast-enhanced CT suggesting complicated MD
Day 0	Emergency exploratory laparotomy; adhesiolysis and stapled diverticulectomy
Postoperative day 2	Oral intake resumed
Postoperative day 4	Discharged with uneventful recovery

ED: Emergency department; CT: Computed tomography; MD: Meckel diverticulum.

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Citation: Acar B, Muhtaroğlu A, Yılmaz E. Giant Meckel’s diverticulum with inflammation, ischemia, and adhesive obstruction: A case report. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(8): 120717
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i8/120717.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.120717

Acar B, Muhtaroğlu A, Yılmaz E. Giant Meckel’s diverticulum with inflammation, ischemia, and adhesive obstruction: A case report. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(8): 120717 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.120717]

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