[Meckel's diverticulum in children. A series of cases over 16 years].

The authors review 45 cases of patients with Meckel's Diverticulum, 28 were symtomatics and 17 asymtomatics. DM symtomatics were more frequent in males 3:1 and usually the diagnosis was made between 0 and 4 years of age. 85% apared with rectal bleeding, diverticulitis and intestinal obstruction. Near all cases with rectal bleeding and diverticulitis were associated with heterotopic mucosa (90%). The best method of diagnosis is the Tc-99 pertechnetate scan although it has been used in small number of cases because of the emergency. The results have been goods except one death, two intestinal obstructions and two wound infections.