Meckel Diverticulum

Charles L Snyder, MD, Sam Soffer, MD

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: February 1, 2026