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Meckel's diverticulum
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Incidence
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- 2% of patients |
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Age
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Geography
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Aetiology
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- remnant of vitello-intesinal duct |
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Presentation
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- incidental finding at laparotomy - may present with symptoms of acute appendicitis - may present with rectal bleeding (ectopic gastric mucosa) - rarely presents with umbilical discharge (fistula), intestinal obstruction, small bowel volvulus or intusussception |
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Investigations
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Technetium scan for GI bleeding may show gastric mucosa in a Meckel's |
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Macro
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Micro
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Staging
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Serum Markers
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Management
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- excision of diverticulum (if symptomatic) |
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Prognosis
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Complications
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