Open AccessMeckel′s diverticulum and ectopic epithelium: Evaluation of a complex relationship
Author(s) -
Sathyaprasad Burjonrappa,
Phue Khaing
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/0971-9261.129601
Subject(s) - meckel's diverticulum , diverticulum (mollusc) , medicine , epithelium , hepatic diverticulum , pathology , anatomy
Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Currently, for any incidentally discovered Meckel's diverticulum, the management approach is based on weighing the statistical odds of future complications against the risks of a diverticulectomy.