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Meckel’s diverticulum is a congenital diverticulum of the small intestine that occurs in 2–3% of the population. It represents a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct and its wall is comprised of all the layers that normally occur in the bowel, making it a true diverticulum. Ectopic tissue may be present, including gastric mucosa or pancreatic tissue. Most Meckel’s diverticula remain clinically silent, with fewer than 25% becoming apparent, mostly in the first two decades of life [1].
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- Gastric Mucosa
- Ectopic Tissue
- Omphalomesenteric Duct
- Standard Laparoscopic Technique
- Congenital Diverticulum
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Mattei, P. (2009). Meckel’s Diverticulum Resection. In: Chen, H. (eds) Illustrative Handbook of General Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-089-0_17
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