Ruptured Meckel's diverticulum coexisting with a duplex appendix

• Main Authors: Robert Sagoe (Author), Anwar Sadat Seidu (Author), Alex Osei Assim (Author), Michael Amoah (Author), Anthony Davor (Author), Fareeda Galley (Author), Emmanuel Kafui Ayodeji (Author), Ihekanandu Kenneth Kelechi (Author), Abiboye Yifieyeh (Author), Boateng Nimako (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Duplicate appendix is a rare anatomic variation of the vermiform appendix with an incidence rate of 0.004-0.009 %. A Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a common congenital anomaly resulting from the persistence of the omphalomesenteric duct. It may present as lower gastrointestinal hemor...