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

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Figure 2 Emergency exploratory laparotomy through a midline incision. A: Intraoperative view showing diffusely dilated small-bowel loops; B: Severe inflammation and adhesions involving the terminal ileum and adjacent loops; after adhesiolysis, an ischemic, markedly dilated Meckel diverticulum was exposed; C: Giant Meckel diverticulum before resection, showing marked distension with inflammation and ischemia.

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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