1. False (acquired) :
2. True (congenital) :
Many who have a Meckel's diverticulum never have trouble but those that do present in the first two decades of life and often in the first two years.
The plural is diverticula.
diverticula is the plural of diverticulum.
Diverticulum is singular; diverticula is the plural form.
Meckel's diverticulum is present in approximately 2% of the population.
The word diverticulum is already in the singular, the plural being 'diverticula'
A diverticulum is a small pouch that can become a polyp or diverticulitis, inflammation of the intestine.
There are three major complications that may result from the development of Meckel's diverticulum.
Meckel's diverticulum is a developmental defect that is present in about 2% of people, but does not always cause symptoms.
Diverticul- is the medical terminology combining form meaning diverticulum. It is found in the words diverticulitis and diverticulosis.
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
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.