Meckel diverticulum also referred to as meckels diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality of the small intestine. Meckel s diverticulum was first described in a paper published in 1809 by the german anatomist, johann friedrich meckel, the younger 17811833, who described it as a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, 3 although such an abnormality had been mentioned quite early by fabricius hildamus in 1598 and in 1671 by lavater who did not recognize its embryological. Imaging manifestations of meckels diverticulum ajr 2007. Meckels diverticulum was first described in a paper published in 1809 by the german anatomist, johann friedrich meckel, the younger 17811833, who described it as a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, 3 although such an abnormality had been mentioned quite early by fabricius hildamus in 1598 and in 1671 by lavater who did not recognize its embryological. Acute necrotizing meckel diverticulitis due to bilary enterolithiasis.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. It is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract and occurs in 1 to 3 % of the population 2. High incidence of symptomatic meckel s diverticulum in patients less than fifty years of age. Phillips, md, clinical professor of medicine, the george washington university school of medicine, washington, dc. Ultima revision 10232018 version en ingles revisada por.
Most 75% meckel diverticula are found within 60 cm range 40100 cm of the ileocecal valve 2. It is the most common malformation of the gastrointestinal tract and is present in approximately 2% of the population, with males more frequently experiencing symptoms. Desde su descripcion inicial por fabricio hildamus en. Sonographic findings of meckels diverticulitis in children. Cintilografia, ultrassonografia modo b e com doppler, e tomografia computadorizada podem ser uti. Gabriel gonzalez sosa, i julio diaz mesa, ii simeon antonio collera rodriguez, iii gabriel abilio gonzalez garcia, iv jesus romero rodriguez, v silvio cuellar capote vi. It can be as long as 5 cm with diameters up to 2 cm. Pediatric meckel diverticulum clinical presentation. The meckels diverticulum is a true diverticulum of the small intestine 1. Hallazgos radiologicos en ecografia y tc multidetector. Oct 20, 2017 a study of 202 cases of diseased meckel s diverticulum found in king county, washington, over a fifteen year period. A meckels diverticulum, a true congenital diverticulum, is a slight bulge in the small intestine present at birth and a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct also called the vitelline duct or yolk stalk. I especialista en i grado en cirugia y medicina general integral. Although originally described by fabricius hildanus in 1598, it is named after johann friedrich meckel, who established.