Search Our Scientific Publications & Authors

Neuro Endocrinol Lett 2021 Mar 2;42(1):28-32. Epub 2021 Mar 2.

Clinic of Surgery and Transplantation Center, Comenius University in Bratislava, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin and University Hospital Martin, Slovakia.

Introduction: Jejunal diverticulosis is a rare diagnosis that occurs mainly in old age, more often in men than in women. It is usually an incidental diagnosis of unclear aethtiology. In some cases, visceral myopathy can also be the cause. Read More

Cesk Patol 2021 ;57(1):44-48

In this paper, we report autopsy findings of a 1-day old full-term mature female neonate with pulmonary hypoplasia diagnosed postnatally. Death was attributed to acute respiratory failure due to hyaline membrane disease. We describe pathological features of calcified Meckels diverticulum with osseous metaplasia and inflammatory changes in adjacent peritoneum. Read More

Cureus 2021 Mar 24;13(3):e14078. Epub 2021 Mar 24.

Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Martinsburg, USA.

Gallstone ileus is an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction in the elderly. It is typically recognized on computed tomography by the presence of pneumobilia and a gallstone in the right iliac fossa. Nonetheless, it is important to consider that gallstone ileus may represent the presentation of another pathology rather than an entity on its own. Read More

Int J Surg Case Rep 2021 Apr 20;82:105897. Epub 2021 Apr 20.

General Surgery Department, San Salvatore Hospital, Paternò, Catania, Italy.

Introduction And Importance: Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, representing the most common congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract. Diagnosis of MD is a challenge because of its rarity and frequent asymptomaticity. Radiological exams generally aren't useful for its diagnosis. Read More

ANZ J Surg 2021 04;91(4):761-762

Department of Colorectal Surgery, Garg Fistula Research Institute, Panchkula, India.

Int J Gynecol Pathol 2021 Mar 29. Epub 2021 Mar 29.

Department of Pathology (M.M.S., A.E., U.D., A.M.M.) Department of Pathology/Center for Pediatric Pathology (A.M.M.) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (M.R.M.) Department of General, Visceral and Tumor Surgery (R.K.) Department of Radiology (G.B.) Department of Gastroenterology (F.K.), University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.

Although extremely rare, uterine damage after hysteroscopic myomectomy sets the precondition for various life-threatening placental attachment disorders like placenta percreta (PP) or scar pregnancy. Due to vast clinical similarities, these terms are often used interchangeably. We report a case of a 47-yr-old patient at 27 wk + 4 d of gestation who presented with rectal bleeding. Read More

Endoscopy 2021 Apr 16;53(4):429-448. Epub 2021 Mar 16.

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands.

1: ESGE recommends against diagnostic/therapeutic papillectomy when adenoma is not proven.Strong recommendation, low quality evidence. 2: ESGE recommends endoscopic ultrasound and abdominal magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) for staging of ampullary tumors. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2021 Mar;100(10):e24823

Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen city, Guangdong Province, China.

Abstract: The diagnostic and treatment values and safety of preoperative double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) for Meckel's diverticula (MD) bleeding in children by retrospective review and analyses.The clinical data were collected and analyzed from 10 cases of children with MD receiving preoperative DBE examination and postoperative pathological confirmation. The diagnostic and treatment values and safety were assessed through the comparison of the DBE results and intra-operative observations and subsequently postoperative pathological results. Read More

Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2021 (3):66-69

Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russian Federation.

Duodenal duplication cyst (DDC) is a rare form of intestinal malformation (2-12% of all gastrointestinal duplications). There are many difficulties in diagnosis and management of DDC. We present a case of successful endoscopic transluminal treatment of DDC in a 30-year-old female. Read More

Gut 2021 Mar 11. Epub 2021 Mar 11.

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leuven University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium

BMJ Case Rep 2021 Feb 19;14(2). Epub 2021 Feb 19.

General Surgery, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedford, UK.

A 61-year-old man presented with non-specific abdominal symptoms, including left groin pain and change in bowel habits. Investigations revealed a cystic lesion, containing numerous irregular calcifications, with the primary differential being a dermoid cyst containing teeth-like calcifications. At laparoscopy it was found to be a Meckel's diverticulum, containing a large number of enteroliths. Read More

Internist (Berl) 2021 Mar 9;62(3):277-287. Epub 2021 Feb 9.

Medizinische Klinik II, Klinik für Innere Medizin mit Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie, Infektiologie, Neurogastroenterologie, Gastrointestinaler Onkologie, Hämatoonkologie und Palliativmedizin, Helios Klinikum Krefeld, Lutherplatz 40, 47805, Krefeld, Deutschland.

The prevalence of diverticula varies depending on the location within the gastrointestinal tract. Diverticula of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine are rare, more frequent are peripapillary diverticula and colonic diverticula. Meckel diverticula can also be of relevance in adults. Read More

Medicina (Kaunas) 2021 Jan 28;57(2). Epub 2021 Jan 28.

Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland.

: Jejunal diverticulosis and jejunal lipomatosis are uncommon conditions. Usually asymptomatic, they may cause severe complications in some cases. Intussusception is unusual in adults, but when diagnosed swiftly it can be treated surgically, usually with good outcome. Read More

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho 2020 Dec;47(13):2332-2334

Division of Surgery, Chiba Aoba Municipal Hospital.

A 47-year-old woman visited a neighboring hospital because of lower abdominal pain and high fever. She was diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis and administered(oral)antibiotics. However, there was no sign of improvement. Read More

Pan Afr Med J 2020 22;37:175. Epub 2020 Oct 22.

Department of Digestive Surgery, Hospital Center Vichy, Vichy, France.

Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract. It rarely presents in adults and is usually asymptomatic. Attention to clinical history, examination and imaging studies are crucial for a successful diagnosis. Read More

Int J Surg Case Rep 2021 Feb 24;79:24-27. Epub 2020 Dec 24.

Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, 7-45-1, Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan.

Introduction: Reduced port laparoscopic surgery using an umbilical zigzag incision is comparable to conventional multiport laparoscopic surgery. This method is associated with improved cosmesis and decreased wound pain.

Presentation Of Case: A 67-year-old man visited our hospital. Read More

Clin J Gastroenterol 2021 Apr 5;14(2):517-521. Epub 2021 Jan 5.

Department of Coloproctology, Aizu Medical Center, Fukushima Medical University, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan.

Small intestinal hemorrhage due to diverticulum is a relatively rare condition among gastrointestinal hemorrhages. We report a case of diverticular hemorrhage of the terminal ileum that was successfully treated by ultra-selective transcatheter arterial embolization using a triaxial system. A 25-year-old man was referred to our hospital due to melena. Read More

Case Rep Gastroenterol 2020 Sep-Dec;14(3):609-614. Epub 2020 Nov 11.

Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

Intussusception is the leading cause for intestinal obstruction in children. However, it accounts for only 5% of bowel obstructions in adults. Heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract; nevertheless, its occurrence in the small intestine is rare unless associated with remnants of vitelline duct (Meckel's diverticulum). Read More

Case Rep Gastroenterol 2020 Sep-Dec;14(3):598-603. Epub 2020 Nov 4.

General Surgery Department, Aurelia Hospital, Rome, Italy.

Non-Meckel small intestine diverticular disease is a rare and mostly asymptomatic condition. However, rare cases of acute and emergent complications bear a high mortality rate. We report a case of a 91-year-old male that presented with an acute abdomen due to perforated jejunal diverticulitis. Read More

Ann Emerg Med 2021 01;77(1):e58-e59

Pediatric Surgery, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo," Trieste, Italy.

BMJ Case Rep 2020 Dec 9;13(12). Epub 2020 Dec 9.

Department of Pediatrics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Intussusception in children is mainly idiopathic or due to a viral aetiology. Occasionally, pathological lead points like Meckel diverticulum or rarely metabolic causes like hyperglycaemia can result in formation of an intussusception. We describe the case of a boy with diabetic ketoacidosis presenting with abdominal pain. Read More

J Clin Ultrasound 2020 Dec 1. Epub 2020 Dec 1.

Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan.

We report a rare case of spontaneous regression of omphalomesenteric remnant after birth. Unlike previously reported cases, no surgery was required. The omphalomesenteric duct sometimes persists at birth. Read More

Acta Radiol 2020 Dec 3:284185120973626. Epub 2020 Dec 3.

Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Jiangmen Central Hospital, Affiliated Jiangmen Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Jiangmen, Guangdong, PR China.

Background: The etiologies of small bowel intussusception (SBI) in adults are varied.

Purpose: To investigate multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) characteristics in adults with neoplastic and non-neoplastic SBI.

Material And Methods: Clinical data and MDCT images diagnosed with SBI in adults from January 2010 to May 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Read More

European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2020 Jan 23;8(1):e59-e61. Epub 2020 Nov 23.

Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Robert-Debré University Hospital, Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.

Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. Intestinal occlusion due to MD is a commonly observed consequence of intussusception or volvulus. Here, we report a case of an 11-year-old boy who presented to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain, bilious vomiting, and abdominal rebound tenderness. Read More

Int J Surg Case Rep 2020 7;77:403-406. Epub 2020 Nov 7.

Department of Surgery, Cheng Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Introduction: The etiology for intestinal obstruction is often difficult to determine especially in a young patient with a virgin abdomen. Differential diagnosis may include congenital abnormalities such as a more common Meckel's diverticulum but also a rarer mesenteric type internal hernia. Although the definite diagnosis is not as important in an acute setting and diagnosis is often made postoperatively, the preoperative differential diagnosis including the two should be considered for successful management. Read More

J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad 2020 Oct-Dec;32(4):570-571

Surgical Unit-2, Dow University of Health sciences and Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the GIT with a low incidence of 2% and the complication rate is even lower with perforation being the rarest. We report an intriguing case of a 15-year-old male, who presented with one-week history of high-grade fever and diarrhoea followed by acute onset of abdominal pain in the periumbilical region which became generalized. On physical examination his abdomen was distended with guarding and rigidity. Read More

Surg Case Rep 2020 Nov 13;6(1):286. Epub 2020 Nov 13.

Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Nishiwaki Municipal Hospital, 652-1 Shimotoda, Nishiwaki, Hyogo, 677-0043, Japan.

Background: Lipomas are the most common cause of intussusception in adults. To our knowledge, however, no cases of lipoma and ectopic gastric mucosa with gastritis cystica profunda (GCP) have been reported. We report a case of intussusception caused by a small intestinal lipoma with ectopic gastric mucosa containing GCP-component cells within the inverted Meckel's diverticulum. Read More

Br J Surg 2020 12;107(13):1825

Case Rep Surg 2020 21;2020:8891521. Epub 2020 Oct 21.

Department of Acute Care Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha 3050, Qatar.

Jejunoileal diverticulosis (JID) is a rare and nonspecific symptomatic disease. It is usually an acquired condition associated with false diverticula and integrated with colonic diverticulosis which can be diagnosed incidentally or later with complications. A sixty-nine-year-old male presented with sudden onset generalized abdominal pain. Read More

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2020 Dec 26;16(12):2127-2128. Epub 2020 Sep 26.

Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France. Electronic address: