The "rule of two" in Meckel's diverticulum: Does it truly apply to the pediatric population in our area?

Meckel's Diverticulum (MD) originates from the incomplete obliteration of the omphalomesenteric duct during the seventh week of gestation. The classic clinical description of MD follows the "rule of two: 2% of the population, 2 inches in length, 2 feet from the ileocecal valve, a 2:1 ratio...

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Published inRevista española de enfermedades digestivas
Main Authors Moreno-Alfonso, Julio César, Hernández Martín, Sara, Molina Caballero, Ada, Pérez Martínez, Alberto, Yárnoz Irazábal, María Concepción
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.10.2024
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Summary:Meckel's Diverticulum (MD) originates from the incomplete obliteration of the omphalomesenteric duct during the seventh week of gestation. The classic clinical description of MD follows the "rule of two: 2% of the population, 2 inches in length, 2 feet from the ileocecal valve, a 2:1 ratio between males and females, and presentation at two years of age. This study evaluates to what extent the "rule of two" applies to a Spanish pediatric cohort.Meckel's Diverticulum (MD) originates from the incomplete obliteration of the omphalomesenteric duct during the seventh week of gestation. The classic clinical description of MD follows the "rule of two: 2% of the population, 2 inches in length, 2 feet from the ileocecal valve, a 2:1 ratio between males and females, and presentation at two years of age. This study evaluates to what extent the "rule of two" applies to a Spanish pediatric cohort.
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ISSN:1130-0108
DOI:10.17235/reed.2024.10798/2024