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Meckel's Diverticulum
Introduction
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Meckel's diverticulum is a small outpouching extending from the wall of the intestine and located in the lower portion of the small intestine.
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It is mostly asymptomatic but can cause abdominal pain and lower gastrointestinal bleeding
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The pouch is a remnant of tissue from the embryonic development of the digestive system.
It occurs in 2% of the population.
Of those, 2% become symptomatic.
2 times more males are affected than females.
In those that are symptomatic is usually presents before 2 years old
It is located 2 feet from the ileocecal valve.
It is usually 2 inches long.
2 thirds of people have ectopic mucosa.
Finally, there are 2 main types of ectopic tissue that are commonly present, gastric, and pancreatic mucosa.
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