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  • Title: Meckel's diverticulum.
    Author: Garretson DC, Frederich ME.
    Journal: Am Fam Physician; 1990 Jul; 42(1):115-9. PubMed ID: 2195853.
    Abstract:
    Meckel's diverticulum, a relatively common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, is present in approximately 2 percent of the population. When symptoms develop, they are usually the result of inflammation, hemorrhage or obstruction. Diagnosis is made by maintaining a high index of suspicion, carefully reviewing data from the history and physical examination, and performing a radionuclide scan. Surgical removal is usually indicated when symptoms occur. An asymptomatic Meckel's diverticulum that is discovered incidentally at surgery should usually be removed unless contraindications exist.
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