Meckel′s diverticulum-Revisited

Meckel′s diverticulum is a true intestinal diverticulum that results from the failure of the vitelline duct to obliterate during the fifth week of fetal development. In about 50% cases, it contains ectopic or heterotopic tissue which can be the cause of complications. A systema...

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Main Authors: Malik Ajaz, Shams-ul-Bari, Wani Khurshid, Khaja Abdul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2010;volume=16;issue=1;spage=3;epage=7;aulast=Malik