Meckel's Diverticulectomy
Definition Meckel's diverticulectomy is the surgical removal of an abnormal pouch (Meckel's diverticulum) in the wall of the small intestine that can become inflamed or infected.
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While the patient is under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free), the surgeon makes an incision in the right side of the lower abdomen. The small intestine is located and the diverticulum is removed. The intestine is repaired and the incision is closed.
Sometimes a small segment of the intestine may need to be removed along with the diverticulum. In this case the adjoining ends of the intestine sewn back together.
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