Meckel's diverticulum.
Meckel's diverticulum, a relatively common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, is present in approximately 2 percent of the population. When symptoms develop, they are usually the result of inflammation, hemorrhage or obstruction. Diagnosis is made by maintaining a high index of suspicion, carefully reviewing data from the history and physical examination, and performing a radionuclide scan. Surgical removal is usually indicated when symptoms occur. An asymptomatic Meckel's diverticulum that is discovered incidentally at surgery should usually be removed unless contraindications exist.
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Southern Illinois University-Belleville Family Practice Residency Program.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery