Double Meckel's diverticulum

Meckel's diverticulum is present in 2% of the population. Duplications of the alimentary tract are rare congenital malformations. The small bowel is the commonest site of alimentary tract duplication. They mimic other surgical diseases and may result in significant morbidity if left untreated....

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Published inJournal of the Indian Medical Association Vol. 107; no. 3; p. 174
Main Authors Tauro, Leo Francis, Martis, John Joseph S, Shenoy, H Divakar
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India 01.03.2009
Subjects
Diagnosis, Differential
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Laparotomy - methods
Male
Meckel Diverticulum - diagnosis
Meckel Diverticulum - surgery
Middle Aged
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Summary:Meckel's diverticulum is present in 2% of the population. Duplications of the alimentary tract are rare congenital malformations. The small bowel is the commonest site of alimentary tract duplication. They mimic other surgical diseases and may result in significant morbidity if left untreated. Pre-operative diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum is difficult. A case of duplication of Meckel's diverticulum is reported here.
ISSN:0019-5847