Table 3.
Showing the intraoperative findings.
| Operative findings | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Appendectomy + excision of Meckel's diverticulum (signs of inflammation in both∗) | 29 | 41.4 |
| Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum | 13 | 18.6 |
| Intestinal obstruction due to adhesions caused by Meckel's diverticulum | 11 | 15.7 |
| Intussusception caused by Meckel's diverticulum | 8 | 11.4 |
| Excision of Meckel's diverticulum (signs of inflammation in Meckel's) | 6 | 8.6 |
| Phlegmonous mass formed by the inflamed Meckel's diverticulum and bowels | 1 | 1.4 |
| Obstructed paraumbilical hernia containing Meckel's diverticulum | 1 | 1.4 |
| Omphalo-mesenteric cyst | 1 | 1.4 |
∗ This include increased wall thickness and hyperemia compared to other bowel segments.