Meckel's diverticulum

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Noun1.Meckel's diverticulum - a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sacMeckel's diverticulum - a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac
diverticulum - a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon)
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It is one of the most common congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract.2 It was named after Johann Friedrich Meckel who was the first to describe its anatomy and embryology.
Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum with a foreign body mimicking acute appendicitis: A rare complication
Johann Friedrich Meckel described the embryological and pathological features in 1809.
Management of Meckel's diverticulum--a retrospective study in a tertiary care Centre
The legacy of Johann Friedrich Meckel the Elder (1724-1774): a 4-generation dynasty of anatomists.
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