What statement is most descriptive of Meckel diverticulum?
a. It is acquired during childhood.
b. Intestinal bleeding may be mild or profuse.
c. It occurs more frequently in females than in males.
d. Medical interventions are usually sufficient to treat the problem.
ANS: B
Bloody stools are often a presenting sign of Meckel diverticulum. It is associated with mild to profuse intestinal bleeding. Meckel diverticulum is the most common congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract and is present in 1% to 4% of the general population. It is more common in males than in females. The standard therapy is surgical removal of the diverticulum.
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