J Korean Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2001 Dec;7(2):157-161. Korean. Published online December 31, 2001. https://doi.org/10.13029/jkaps.2001.7.2.157 | |
Copyright © Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons |
Seok Joo Han, Jun Young Kim, Jeong Wook Huh, Airi Han and Eui Ho Hwang | |
Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. | |
Abstract
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Meckel's diverticulum is one of the common causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in the pediatric patient requiring laparotomy. Two children with Meckel's diverticulum have been successfully treated by laparoscopic excision. Both patients recovered without incident and were discharged at 3 and 5 days after surgery. The authors believe that laparoscopic diverticulectomy is a safe, effective, and minimal invasive treatment of Meckel's diverticulum in children. |
Keywords: Meckel's diverticulum; Laparoscopic excision; Children |