SMALL INTESTINES Disorders 3 Meckel"s Diverticulum

2.1.6 MECKEL'S DIVERTICULUM

Meckel's  diverticulum  is on the antimesenterric border  of  the

ileum about 1 ft. from the ileocecal valve.

*  A  persistant  fibrous band or sinus may connect it  with  the

   umbilicus.  Most common complication of Meckel's  diverticulum

   in the adult is intestinal obstruction.

*  Bleeding   is   also   a   common   manifestation.    Meckel's

   diverticulitis    clinically   is    indistinguishable    from

   appendicitis  is  the third complication in  the  adult.   The

   incidence of perforation and peritonitis is about 50%

*  Prophylactic  removal  of  incidentally  encountered  Meckel's

   diverticulum is indicated whenever it is possible with safety.

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