Torsion of Meckel' s Diverticulum

Abstract

Although somewhat controversial, current surgical opinion seems to advocate removal of an incidentally found Meckel's Diverticulum only if there are associated features likely to predispose to complications. Torsion or Axial Volvulus of Meckel's Diverticulum is a rare complication and thought to be associated with bands attached to the diverticulum tip, around which the diverticulum rotates (Gough & Gorey, 1990). A case of torsion of a Meckel's Diverticulum resulting in gangrenous infarction was encountered, in the absence of associated bands and intrinsic diverticular pathology, and is reported.