• It is seen with a frequency of 1,3-2,2%.
• It is a true diverticulum as it contains all 4 layers of the intestinal wall.
• In 70% of cases, the ileocecal valve is approximately 40-100 cm (average 60 cm) proximal to the antimesenteric side of the intestine.
• As the age progresses, the risk of showing symptoms is less.
• Binary disease:
• Occurs at a rate of 2%
• 2 feet proximal to the ileocecal valve
• Contains two types of ectopic tissue (pancreas, stomach)
• There are two major complications (bleeding, perforation)
• It is two inches (5 cm) long.
• 90% diagnosis is made with Tc99m scintigraphy.
• The most common complication is bleeding.
• Complications; bleeding, obstruction, diverticulitis, perforation.
• Diverticulitis shows a similar picture to acute appendicitis.
• Painless rectal bleeding should suggest Meckel's diverticulum if there are no other symptoms.
• There is red color and jelly-like defecation.
• In treatment, hemodynamics is corrected and laparotomy is performed.