Meckel s diverticulum md, first described by fabricus heldanos in 1650, is named after johann friedrich meckel, who established its embryonic origin in 1809. Most 75% meckel diverticula are found within 60 cm range 40100 cm of the ileocecal valve 2. The meckels diverticulum is the digestive systems most common congenital anomaly which results from the omphalomesenteric ducts incomplete closing. It is the most common congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract and is present in 12% of the population. Intussusception secondary to meckels diverticulum in a 3. It can be as long as 5 cm with diameters up to 2 cm. Abstract meckel s diverticulum is the result of an incomplete closure of omphalomesenteric duct, with. Diagnostico por enteroclisis this poster was originally presented at the seram 2012 meeting, may 2428, in granadaes. It is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract and occurs in 1 to 3 % of the population 2. Desde su descripcion inicial por fabricio hildamus en.
Computed tomography of complicated meckel s diverticulum. In this report, we aimed to represent a case of intestinal perforation, caused by double meckel s. In meckel s diverticulum, the proximal part of vitelline duct fails to regress and involute, which remains as a remnant of variable length and location. It is generally believed that less than 5% of them become symptomatic, the frequency decreasing with age. Feb 27, 2019 please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report. This poster was originally presented at the seram 2012 meeting, may 2428, in granadaes. Meckel s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Barrera lozano l, velez roman j, londono schimmer e, lopez panqueva r. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report. Diagnosis and management of pediatric appendicitis, intussusception, and meckel diverticulum.
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