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Meckel’s

diverticulum

• Remnant of omphaolo-mesenteric

duct

• Asymptomatic in 2% population

• Presentation:

- Bleeding

- Inflammation

- Intestinal obstruction

- Intussusception

An inflamed Meckel’s

diverticulum arising from the

anti-mesenteric side of distal

ileum