Meckel S Diverticulum

Meckel's diverticulum (Meckel S Diverticulum) is a congenital diverticulum of the small intestine, usually located in the ileum. It is a remnant of the vitelline duct of the embryo and occurs in approximately 2% of the population.

Meckel's diverticulum usually has a length of 2-3 cm, but can reach 10 cm. It is located at a distance of 30-90 cm from the ileocecal valve along the antimesenteric edge of the small intestine. Histologically, a diverticulum may contain tissue characteristic of different parts of the gastrointestinal tract.

Meckel's diverticulum is usually asymptomatic. However, sometimes complications such as inflammation, bleeding, intestinal obstruction, perforation and fistula formation may occur. The diagnosis is made using ultrasound, computed tomography, and also during surgery. Treatment consists of resection of the diverticulum.

Thus, Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital malformation of the small intestine, which in most cases is asymptomatic, but can lead to the development of complications requiring surgical treatment.

Meckel's Diverticula: Introduction

Meckler's diverticulum (or Meckel's diverticulum, also known as Meckels' diverticulum) is a congenital intestinal abnormality that can be found in about 20% of people. Contrary to popular belief, the incidence is approximately 4%, so that one in five people in the world suffers from this congenital anomaly. A diverticulum, as it is often called colloquially, is the presence of an additional bulge in the small intestine that is posterior to the stomach. In simple terms, it can be represented as a pocket in the intestines containing semi-digested food. This diverticulum is very characteristic and is located in the path of food. Risk factors for the occurrence of Meckcl diverticulum include intestinal infections, previous intestinal injuries, as well as alcohol and drug abuse. In addition, its occurrence can also be caused by a number of unfavorable factors, such as hereditary predisposition, exposure to toxic substances, metabolic disorders, and acute intestinal infections. Meckler's diverticula

Differential diagnosis between parasitic larvae and Meckel's diverticulum can be carried out using various methods, including bacteriological examination, ultrasound, endoscopy, computed tomography, etc. Based on the data obtained, the doctor decides on the need for surgical intervention. Since diastasis between the aorta and duodenum can cause certain difficulties for the surgeon, preference