Two Cases of Torsion of Meckel’s Diverticulum in a Child

Abstract

We report two cases of torsion of Meckel’s diverticulum (MD). Case 1: A 7-year-old boy was admitted owing to complaints of right lower quadrant pain and vomiting. Abdominal CT revealed fluid collection around a lumen structure similar to an appendix. We performed laparoscopic emergency surgery. Torsion of MD was found, and ileal resection including MD was performed laparoscopically. Case 2: A 6-year-old boy was admitted owing to complaints of sudden onset of abdominal pain and vomiting. Abdominal CT revealed dilation of the small intestine. Suspecting internal hernia, we performed laparotomy. An internal hernia through the twisted neck of MD was found. We detorsioned MD and performed ileal resection including the neck of MD. Torsion of MD at the neck is very rare. We herein describe our two experiences with pertinent bibliographical considerations.