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. 1980 Mar;67(3):216-9.
doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800670316.

Meckel's diverticulum: its association with congenital malformation and the significance of atypical morphology

M H Simms, J J Corkery

Meckel's diverticulum: its association with congenital malformation and the significance of atypical morphology

M H Simms et al. Br J Surg. 1980 Mar.

Abstract

Retrospective analysis of the records of a children's hospital shows an increased incidence of Meckel's diverticulum in children born with major malformation of the umbilicus, alimentary tract, nervous system or cardiovascular system in descending order. A consideration of the risks associated with Meckel's diverticulum suggests that elective resection is indicated only for diverticula that are atypical on inspection or palpation.

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