2.1.6 MECKEL'S DIVERTICULUM
Meckel's diverticulum
is on the antimesenterric border
of the
ileum about 1 ft. from the ileocecal
valve.
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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.
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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%
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Prophylactic removal of
incidentally encountered Meckel's
diverticulum is indicated whenever it is possible with safety.
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