Sengul, I.Sengul, D.Avcu, S.Parlak, O.2025-05-102025-05-1020101757-162610.1186/1757-1626-3-102-s2.0-77953376684https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1626-3-10https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14720/6586Introduction: Meckel's diverticulum affects 1 - 3 % of general population and is known as the most common anomaly of gastrointestinal tract. However, its estimated lifetime complication rate is approximately 4 %. Intestinal obstruction is most common complication of Meckel's diverticulum in adult population. Case presentation: In the present study, we reported a 42-year-old female patient with a gangrenous Meckel's diverticulum in a strangulated umbilical hernia sac treated by dissection of diverticulomesenteric bands and diverticulectomy. In 36 months follow-up, there was neither any complication nor recurrence of hernia. Conclusion: This case represents a gangrenous Meckel's diverticulum in a strangulated umbilical hernia sac diagnosed in case of emergency. Although it is a very rare phenomenon, we should be vigilant for this entity especially in case of emergency. © 2010 Sengul et al.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessArticle31N/AN/A