Currently, Michael’s Diverticulum is mainly treated with surgery and other treatments.
Due to the thin wall of Michael’s diverticulum, if inflammation occurs, it may lead to bleeding, perforation, or even intestinal necrosis, therefore, surgical treatment is required.
Surgery can be performed endoscopically, by wedge resection of the diverticulum, transverse suture of the intestinal canal, simple resection with purse-string suture, or laparoscopically-assisted diverticulectomy, depending on the specific situation. If significant edema and ulceration occur in the diverticulum, it is appropriate to treat the diverticulum with intestinal resection and intestinal anastomosis including the diverticulum.
When Michael’s diverticulum is combined with gastrointestinal bleeding, interventional hemostasis and other symptomatic treatments can be performed under angiography, and then surgery can be performed after the condition is stabilized.
When Michael’s diverticulum is diagnosed, treatment should be carried out according to physician’s instruction.