2011, Number 3
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Rev Mex Pediatr 2011; 78 (3)
Asymptomatic Meckel’s diverticulum found at appendectomy in two siblings
Ortiz ROE, Richheimer WR, Rodríguez AE
Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 102-104
PDF size: 46.26 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Reports of Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) in siblings are very scarce and mostly reported in adults. We present two school-age siblings in whom MD was found during their appendectomies. Embriological, clinical and surgical aspects as well as familial occurrence are discussed.
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