The mechel&;s diveiculum is situated within about ………….. cm from the ileocecal valve
Correct Answer: 60
Description: .It is a congenital diveiculum arising from the terminal ileum and is pa of the unobliterated proximal poion of the vitello intestinal duct. It is- * 2% common. * 2 feet from the ileo-caecal valve. * 2 inch in length. * It is congenital, results from incomplete closure of vitello-intestinal duct. * It is the most common congenital anomaly of small intestine. * Arises from the antimesenteric border of the ileum, containing all three layers of the bowel with independent blood supply. ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 798
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