Meckel Diverticulum

Introduction

The earliest report of the diverticulum was in 1598 by Hildanus but Johann Friedrich Meckel the Younger described the anatomy, embryologic origin and clinical characteristics in 1809 [1][1][2].

see also Meckel Diverticulum Excision

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Last updated: November 2, 2020