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Meckel's diverticulum historical perspective
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Meckel’s diverticulum was first described by Fabricius Hildanus in the sixteenth century. In 1809, Johann Friedrich Meckel threw light on the embryological origin of Meckel’s diverticulum.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
- In the 1500s, Meckel’s diverticulum was first described by Fabricius Hildanus.
- In 1809, the embryological origin of the Meckel’s diverticulum was described by Johann Friedrich Meckel. Meckel was a famous German scientist of the nineteenth century, well known as the “restorer” of comparative anatomy due to his vast knowledge in the subject.[1][2]
References
References
- ↑ Template:WhoNamedIt
- ↑ J. F. Meckel. Über die Divertikel am Darmkanal. Archiv für die Physiologie, Halle, 1809, 9: 421-453.
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