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Meckel's diverticulum causes
Introduction
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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