[Management of Meckel's diverticulum].

Thirty-three Meckel's diverticula were found intraoperatively and 31 were removed for various indications. One patient died. The management was justified in the light of own experiences and literature data on the pathological changes in the diverticulum and complications caused by them. Even large and broad-based diverticula should be removed in emergency situations, if no special or temporary contraindications are present.