children s health issues
Meckel Diverticulum
Treatment of Meckel Diverticulum
Surgery No treatment is needed for a diverticulum that does not cause symptoms. A bleeding diverticulum or one that causes obstruction or ongoing symptoms must be surgically removed. Meckel diverticulitis also usually needs to be corrected surgically. If a Meckel diverticulum is found in a child during an operation being done for another reason, it may be removed to prevent future complications. 