An adult case of celiac sprue triggered after an ileal resection for perforated Meckel's diverticulum

World J Gastroenterol. 2009 Aug 28;15(32):4075-6. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4075.

Abstract

Celiac disease can be triggered by upper abdominal surgery, such as vagotomy, oesophagectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, and gastrojejunal anastomosis. Here we report a case of a 24 year-old woman who developed celiac disease after an ileal resection for perforated Meckel's diverticula. This is the first reported celiac case that has been triggered, not by upper abdominal surgery, but after ileal resection for Meckel's diverticula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Adult
  • Autoimmunity
  • Celiac Disease / diagnosis*
  • Celiac Disease / etiology*
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileum / surgery*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Treatment Outcome