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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Meckel’s | Persistence of the [[vitelline duct]] due to incomplete involution leads to the formation of Meckel’s diverticula, the most common [[congenital abnormality]] of the [[small intestine]]. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
==== Congenital ==== | |||
* In the [[small intestine]], Meckel's diverticulum is the most common [[Congenital disorder|congenital]] abnormality. | |||
* Persistence of the [[vitelline duct]] due to incomplete involution leads to its formation. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sudarshana Datta, MD [2]
Overview
Persistence of the vitelline duct due to incomplete involution leads to the formation of Meckel’s diverticula, the most common congenital abnormality of the small intestine.
Causes
Congenital
- In the small intestine, Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality.
- Persistence of the vitelline duct due to incomplete involution leads to its formation.