Axial Torsion of a Large Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Adolescent with Developmental Delay

Authors : Elena Dingle, Mahrukh Shah, Mario Olivo, Don Kohan and Ratna B Basak*
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Abstract
Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract which is caused by
incomplete obliteration of omphalomesenteric duct. It usually presents before the age of 2 years and is twice as common in
females. In this report, we present a case of an axial torsion and gangrene of a large MD in a 15-year-old mentally
challenged adolescent.