Meckel's diverticulum causes
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sudarshana Datta, MD [2]
Overview
Overview
Persistence of the vitelline duct due to incomplete involution leads to the formation of Meckel’s diverticula, the most common congenital abnormality of the small intestine.
Causes
Causes
- In the small intestine, Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality.
- Persistence of the vitelline duct due to incomplete involution leads to its formation.
References
References
- ↑ “Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, Professional Edition – 8th Edition”.
- ↑ Simms MH, Corkery JJ (1980). “Meckel’s diverticulum: its association with congenital malformation and the significance of atypical morphology”. Br J Surg. 67 (3): 216–9. PMID 7362966.
- ↑ Yahchouchy EK, Marano AF, Etienne JC, Fingerhut AL (2001). “Meckel’s diverticulum”. J. Am. Coll. Surg. 192 (5): 658–62. PMID 11333103.
- ↑ Elsayes KM, Menias CO, Harvin HJ, Francis IR (2007). “Imaging manifestations of Meckel’s diverticulum”. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 189 (1): 81–8. doi:10.2214/AJR.06.1257. PMID 17579156.
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