LITTRE’S HERNIA

Abstract

Meckel’s diverticulum
is the commonest congenital anomaly of the
gastrointestinal tract, occurring in approximately 2% of
the population. Most of the Meckel’s diverticula are
entirely asymptomatic, which are incidentally discovered
during autopsy, exploratory laparotomy, or barium
studies. The clinical presentation of a Meckel’s
diverticulum can be gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal
obstruction or diverticulitis. Intestinal obstruction may
occur as a result of a volvulus, intussusception, or, very
rarely, Littres hernia (incarceration of the Meckel’s
diverticulum in an inguinal hernia).