Perforated Meckel's diverticulum within an omphalocele

Abstract

Failure of the abdominal wall to close and the persistence of the herniated bowel beyond week 12 gestation is known as an omphalocele. This condition occurs in 1 in 4000 live births and can be associated with several chromosomal anomalies and anatomical malformations. Meckel's diverticulum can be found within an omphalocele in up to 28% of cases, however the presence of a perforated Meckel's diverticulum adherent within an omphalocele has seldom been reported. Herein we present a case of a newborn male transferred to our institution with a perforated Meckel's diverticulum adherent within an omphalocele.

Keywords

• Omphalocele
• Meckel's diverticulum
• Perforation