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World J Clin Cases. Nov 26, 2018; 6(14): 791-799
Published online Nov 26, 2018. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i14.791
Published online Nov 26, 2018. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i14.791
Meckel’s diverticulum diagnosis by video capsule endoscopy: A case report and review of literature
Diego García-Compeán, Alan R Jiménez-Rodríguez, Ángel N Del Cueto-Aguilera, Gilberto Herrera-Quiñones, José A González-González, Héctor J Maldonado-Garza, Gastroenterology Service and Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital “Dr. José E. González”, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey 64700, Nuevo León, México
Author contributions: García-Compeán D designed the research, analyzed the results and wrote the paper; Jiménez-Rodríguez AR performed the bibliographic research; Del Cueto-Aguilera AN performed the bibliographic research and reviewed the research data; Herrera-Quiñones G collected the data; González-González JA analyzed the data; Maldonado-Garza HJ analyzed the final results.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patients and their family before all procedures described in the report, as well as for the use of the patients’ clinical information and images for publication.
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Correspondence to: Diego García-Compeán, MD, MSc, Professor, Gastroenterology Service and Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital “Dr. José E. González”, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Madero y Gonzalitos S/N, Monterrey 64700, Nuevo León, México. digarciacompean@prodigy.net.mx
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Received: July 23, 2018
Peer-review started: July 23, 2018
First decision: August 30, 2018
Revised: November 2, 2018
Accepted: November 7, 2018
Article in press: November 7, 2018
Published online: November 26, 2018
Processing time: 127 Days and 10.3 Hours
Peer-review started: July 23, 2018
First decision: August 30, 2018
Revised: November 2, 2018
Accepted: November 7, 2018
Article in press: November 7, 2018
Published online: November 26, 2018
Processing time: 127 Days and 10.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Preoperative diagnosis of Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is practically nonexistent due to the low sensitivity of imaging studies. Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) allows direct examination of the small bowel. However, few publications report evaluating the role of VCE on diagnosis of MD, and the endoscopic characteristics have not been defined. For the above-mentioned, it is highly probable that this disease is under-diagnosed. In this literature review, we focus on the endoscopic features of MD by VCE, and in its clinical and pathological characteristics. Recognition of endoscopic features will increase preoperative diagnosis of this disease.