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Meckel's Diverticulum Surgery
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Meckel's Diverticulum is a vestigeal remnant of vitellointestinal duct. Its a true diverticulum as it contains all three layers of intestine. It is usually presents at anti mesenteric burder. Usually 2 cm (range 1- 12 cm ) in length, found in 2 % of population , and situated around 2 feet of Ileaocecal junction. 50 % cases it contains gastric mucosa , but may also contain colonic, duodenal or pancreatic mucosa .male : female ration in symptomatic cases is 3 : 1.It may mimic acute appendicitis, so in cases where one is going for surgery for appendicitis , must search for meckel's diverticulum........
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This video covers Meckel's diverticulum and its surgery. It describes Meckel's diverticulum as a vestigial remnant of the vitellointestinal duct and a true diverticulum containing all three layers of intestine, its typical size, location and population frequency, the types of mucosa it may contain, and that it may mimic acute appendicitis.
Key points
- Meckel's diverticulum is described as a remnant of the vitellointestinal duct
- It is described as a true diverticulum containing all three intestinal layers
- Typical length, 2 percent population occurrence and location near the ileocecal junction are stated
- Gastric, colonic, duodenal or pancreatic mucosa content is mentioned
- Mimicking acute appendicitis is discussed
Video Overview
This video presents “Meckel's Diverticulum Surgery” — Meckel's Diverticulum is a vestigeal remnant of vitellointestinal duct. Its a true diverticulum as it contains all three layers of intestine. It is usually presents at anti mesenteric burder. Usually 2 cm (range 1- 12 cm ) in length, found. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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