Meckel's Diverticulum Flashcards
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Q
Describe the nature of meckels diverticulum and its possible pathological effects
A
Vestigial remnant of the vitellointestinal duct. Located within 100cm of the ileocaecal valve.
Haemorrhage - haematochezia (fresh blood in stool)
Obstruction
Diverticulitis
Perforation
