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Meckel Diverticulum

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Which of the following is the most common cause of a Meckel diverticulum?

Heterotopic mucosa
Perforation of the diverticulum
Congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract
Incomplete obliteration of the omphalomesenteric duct (correct)

Where is a Meckel diverticulum typically located?

2 inches distal to the ileocecal valve
2 feet distal to the ileocecal valve
2 feet proximal to the ileocecal valve (correct)
2 inches proximal to the ileocecal valve

What percentage of the general population is affected by a Meckel diverticulum?

1%
4%
3%
2% (correct)

Is a Meckel diverticulum more common in males or females?

Males (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic presentation of a symptomatic Meckel diverticulum in children under 2 years?

Painless lower gastrointestinal bleeding (C) Signup and view all the answers

Cuál es el principal síntoma del estreñimiento funcional en niños mayores de 2 años?

Encopresis (A) Signup and view all the answers

Cuál es la causa del estreñimiento funcional en niños mayores de 2 años?

Retención fecal voluntaria (A) Signup and view all the answers

Cómo se puede desimpactar el colon en la fase de desimpactación fecal del tratamiento del estreñimiento funcional?

Laxantes a dosis altas (A) Signup and view all the answers

Cuánto tiempo se recomienda el uso de laxantes en la fase de mantenimiento del tratamiento del estreñimiento funcional?

2-3 meses (A) Signup and view all the answers

Cuál es la principal complicación que puede presentarse en el estreñimiento funcional?

Fisuras anales (D) Signup and view all the answers