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Meckel's diverticulum is a developmental defect that is present in about 2% of people, but does not always cause symptoms.
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How many people have Meckel's diverticulum?
Meckel's diverticulum is present in approximately 2% of the population.
Is diverticulum singular or plural?
Diverticulum is singular; diverticula is the plural form.
What is the singular form of diverticulum?
The word diverticulum is already in the singular, the plural being 'diverticula'
What are the two classes of diverticulum?
1. False (acquired) :contains only the mucosae.g. : colon diverticulum in the elderly2. True (congenital) :contains all layer of the walle.g. : Meckel's diverticulum
How many complications can result from Meckel's diverticulum?
There are three major complications that may result from the development of Meckel's diverticulum.
There was a single small diverticulum present in the cecum?
A diverticulum is a small pouch that can become a polyp or diverticulitis, inflammation of the intestine.
What is the gender breakdown of those with Meckel's diverticulum?
Meckel's diverticula (plural of diverticulum) are found twice as frequently in men as in women.
What is a duodenal diverticulum?
A diverticulum is a pouch off the side wall of a tubular part of the body. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. So a duodenal diverticulum is a pouch off the side wall of the small intestine. Half of all people over 65 have diverticula (the plural of diverticulum).
What is the plural of diverticulum?
The plural is diverticula.
Is diverticulitis surgery painful?
I presume you mean diverticulum surgery? There are various type of diverticulum and you have to specify the site of the lesion to get a correct response
What reading material is available on abdominal disorders from Meckel's diverticulum Meckel's diverticulum?
Arnio, P., and I. S. Salonen. "Abdominal disorders arising from 71 Meckel's diverticulum." Annals of Surgery and Gynecology 89, no. 4 (2000): 281-84.
What is the best way to diagnose Meckel's diverticulum?
If there is more time (not an emergency situation), the best way to diagnose Meckel's diverticulum is with a nuclear scan.
