Current Operative Management of Meckel Diverticulum
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2019
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00964-9_33
Abstract
Meckel diverticulum is a true diverticulum, containing all layers of the bowel wall. It results from failure of the omphalomesenteric duct to regress. The incidence is estimated to be 1–2%, though the true rate is unknown as only approximately 4% are symptomatic and the risk of developing symptoms decreases with age. While the actual values vary, the often taught “rule of 2s” remains useful: the incidence is 2%, the male to female ratio is 2:1, the presentation is mostly before 2 years of age, the location is within 2 ft. (60 cm) from the ileocecal valve, and they are approximately 2 cm in diameter and 2 in (5 cm) long and can contain two types of heterotopic mucosa.
Journal Title
ESPES Manual of Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery
First Page
247
Last Page
250
Recommended Citation
Sobrino J.A., Holcomb G.W. (2019) Current Operative Management of Meckel Diverticulum. In: Esposito C., Becmeur F., Steyaert H., Szavay P. (eds) ESPES Manual of Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00964-9_33
