Letter to the Editor

Pancreas Transplant and Incidental Meckel Diverticulum: Not Always a Straightforward Decision

Authors: Timothy D. Light, MD, Jimmy A. Light, MD, FACS

Abstract

To the Editor:


A 36-year-old hypertensive, diabetic male presented for a pancreatic transplant 2 years after receiving a kidney transplant. During abdominal exploration, a wide-based Meckel diverticulum with a palpable mass was found in the ileum. It was excised, and the site was used for duodenoenteric anastomosis for drainage of the exocrine pancreas. Pathology showed heterotopic pancreatic tissue.

This content is limited to qualifying members.

Existing members, please login first

If you have an existing account please login now to access this article or view purchase options.

Purchase only this article ($25)

Create a free account, then purchase this article to download or access it online for 24 hours.

Purchase an SMJ online subscription ($75)

Create a free account, then purchase a subscription to get complete access to all articles for a full year.

Purchase a membership plan (fees vary)

Premium members can access all articles plus recieve many more benefits. View all membership plans and benefit packages.

References

1. Behrns KE. Meckel diverticulum: “too” much chatter? South Med J 2004;97:1029.
 
2. Park JJ, Wolff BG, Tollefson MK, et al. Meckel diverticulum: the Mayo Clinic experience with 1476 patients (1950–2002). Ann Surg 2005;241:529.
 
3. Stone PA, Hofeldt MJ, Campbell JE, et al. Meckel diverticulum: ten year experience in adults. South Med J 2004;97:1038.
 
4. Cullen JJ, Kelly KA, Moir CR, et al. Surgical management of Meckel diverticulum. Ann Surg 1994;220:564.