Meckel's diverticulum Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
congenital diverticulum of the small intestine
2
Q
what is it a remnant of
A
omphalomesenteric duct
3
Q
what does it contain
A
ectopic ileal, gastric or pancreatic mucosa
4
Q
rules of 2
A
occurs in 2% population
is 2 feet from ileocaecal valve
is 2 inches long
5
Q
presentation
A
abdo pain (can mimic appendicitis) rectal bleeding intestinal bleeding
6
Q
most common cause of X
A
painless massive GI bleed requiring transfusion in kids 1-2yrs
7
Q
Ix
A
mecke’s scan
mesenteric angiography
8
Q
Mx
A
removal
