Unusual Presentation of a Meckel's Diverticulum: a Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The most prevalent congenital gastrointestinal tract malformation, known as Meckel's diverticulum (MD), results from partial obliteration of the proximal portion of the omphalomesenteric duct during the seventh week of pregnancy [1]. The "rule of twos" has been used to describe this congenital anomaly, which is typically found two feet proximal to the ileoceacal valve, present before the age of two, twice as common in men as in women, and affects 2% of the population [2]. With all of the small bowel wall's layers contained within, it is the only real diverticulum in the small intestine. Clinically speaking, MD is largely silent, especially in adults. Male sex, age less than 50, the existence of a diverticulum 2 cm or longer in length, or those containing heterotopic mucosa are among the risk factors known to develop symptomatic MD [3].
Author: DR MAHESHSINGH DHRMRAJSINGH THAKUR, DR UTSAV RAKESH SAXENA, DR PRACHUR DAHIWAL, DR DHAMMAPAL SABLE
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6893101487
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