Meckel's diverticulum: its association with congenital malformation and the significance of atypical morphology.
Retrospective analysis of the records of a children's hospital shows an increased incidence of Meckel's diverticulum in children born with major malformation of the umbilicus, alimentary tract, nervous system or cardiovascular system in descending order. A consideration of the risks associated with Meckel's diverticulum suggests that elective resection is indicated only for diverticula that are atypical on inspection or palpation.
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000453:epidemiology; D000293:Adolescent; D001344:Autopsy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012306:Risk; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000002:abnormalities