Hemorrhage is the most common complication of Meckel’s diverticulum, found in almost in 30% patients suffering from this congenital health issue. An inborn abnormal sac or pouch at a weak point of intestines is called as Meckel’s diverticulum which normally gets developed between 5 th and 7 th week of fetal development. This article gives a short overview of Meckel’s diverticulum. A most common gastric malfunction which is observed in around 2 percent population and more frequently in males.
It is a leftover of the vitelline duct which is situated on the antimesenteric border of the ileum. Usually located within 60–100 cm (2 feet) of the ileocecal valve. Due to congenital reason, it is often found in children and less commonly observed in adults. A Meckel's diverticulum arises when the vitelline duct which generally connects the primitive gut to the yolk sac fails to obliterate around…
