Giant Meckel’s diverticulum in an adult

Giant Meckel’s diverticulum in an adult

Meckel's diverticulum results from a partial persistence of the omphalomesenteric duct and is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting about 2% of the general population. Its presentation as a giant Meckel’s diverticulum (>5 cm) is rare and is associated wi...

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Main Authors: Tomas Contreras Rivas, Nasser Eluzen Gallardo, Sebastian King Valenzuela, María Elena Molina Pezoa, José Miguel Zúñiga, Carol Bustamante Muñoz, Biserka Spralja Saralic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medwave Estudios Limitada 2014-10-01
Series:Medwave
Subjects:
Meckel's diverticulum
abdominal pain
ileal diseases
Online Access:http://www.medwave.cl/link.cgi/Medwave/Estudios/Casos/6022

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