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Meckel's Diverticulum : Treatments

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Meckel's diverticulum
Surgery to remove the diverticulum is recommended if bleeding develops. In these rare cases, the segment of small intestine that contains the diverticulum is surgically removed.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 13, 2008
Meckel's Diverticulum
A Meckel's diverticulum that is causing discomfort, bleeding, or obstruction must be surgically removed. This procedure is very similar to an appendectomy.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Meckel's Diverticulectomy
Meckel''s diverticulectomy is a surgical procedure that isolates and removes an abnormal diverticulum(Meckel''s diverticulum) or pouch, as well as surrounding tissue, in the lining of the small intestine. It is performed to remove an obstruction, ad...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Meckel's diverticulectomy
Meckel''s diverticulectomy is surgery to remove an abnormal pouch. This pouch is called a Meckel''s diverticulum.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 17, 2009
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