| Meckel's diverticulum: a review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21322060 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Meckel's diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. This anomaly is due to the incomplete obliteration of the omphalomesenteric duct during the 7th week of gestation and is classically located 2 feet proximal to the ileocecal valve. Variations of this congenital malformation have been recorded based on location, size, and form. While most of the population may be asymptomatic, clinical manifestation, including gastrointestinal bleed and intestinal obstruction, can emerge. Despite the frequency of Meckel's diverticulum, it is commonly misdiagnosed due to its mimicry of appendicitis. This article aimed to review this derailment of embryological development. |
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Authors:
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Kiranjit Uppal; R Shane Tubbs; Petru Matusz; Kitt Shaffer; Marios Loukas |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2011-02-14 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) Volume: 24 ISSN: 1098-2353 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Anat Publication Date: 2011 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-04-21 Completed Date: 2011-08-09 Revised Date: 2011-12-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8809128 Medline TA: Clin Anat Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 416-22 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, St George's University, Grenada, West Indies. |
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Appendicitis
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diagnosis Asymptomatic Diseases Diagnosis, Differential Diverticulitis / diagnosis*, therapy Gestational Age Humans Ileocecal Valve / pathology Meckel Diverticulum / embryology, pathology* |
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