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FREDRICK KATENDE

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AN ABNORMAL AND RARE SURGICAL FINDING OF A CONGENITAL MECKE'LS DIVERTICULATION WITH A...
FREDRICK KATENDE
Paul Kasalirwe

FREDRICK KATENDE

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April 04, 2024
INTRODUCTIONMeckel’s diverticulum, is a gastrointestinal tract malformation, identified in approximately 2% of individuals, typically located approximately 60 cm (2 ft) from the cecum. In most cases, it measures around 5 cm (2 in) in length, although variations in can occur. The diverticulum signifies the intestinal termination of the vitellointestinal duct. Under normal circumstances, this duct undergoes obliteration and is replaced by a fibrous cord. The origin of this anomaly lies in the incomplete development of the yolk duct.[1]In certain instances, Meckel’s diverticulum may contain gastric mucosa, liver, or pancreatic tissue, rendering it susceptible to perforations. Additionally, it may become incarcerated in the inguinal canal or femoral hernia, or other anatomically weak points within the abdominal cavity, a condition often referred to as Littre hernia. In this particular case, we present an exceptionally rare occurrence—a Meckel’s diverticulum associated with an enterocutaneous fistula extending to the umbilicus. [1, 2]

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