Questions? Please email [email protected]. What Is Meckel’s Diverticulum in the Small Intestine? Think of Meckel’s diverticulum as a small pouch sticking out from the small intestine [1].

Credit: Getty Images. Evidence suggests that patent ductus arteriosus comprises anywhere from 5% to 10% of all congenital heart disease. Although the majority of congenital heart diseases (CHD ...

The Boston Children's cardiologists who inserted the stents took advantage of the infants having an intact ductus arteriosus, the small connection between the pulmonary artery and aorta that ...

Esophageal diverticulum is a fairly rare condition. Treatment is usually only needed if you have other underlying conditions or it becomes severe. Here’s what you need to know. A diverticulum is ...

The cyclooxygenase inhibitor ibuprofen may be used to treat patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants. Whether selective early treatment of large PDAs with ibuprofen would improve short ...

She then revealed her diagnosis. “What happened is that something (I suspect stress) triggered a rare congenital condition I have called Meckel’s Diverticulum," Saab said. According to Healthline, ...

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Zenker’s diverticulum is a pouch that can form at the back of your throat. If it's left untreated, food and saliva can become trapped in it over time. Learn more about the symptoms of Zenker’s ...

The aortic diverticulum is a congenital abnormality of the aorta, mainly known as an aneurysmal remnant of the dorsal fourth aortic arch or ductus arteriosus. However, the diverticulum of another part ...

The only current treatment for the problem, called Zenker’s diverticulum, where food debris gets stuck in pockets of tissue in the oesophagus (gullet), has been to remove the tissue via a cut in ...

In Zenker’s diverticulum, a pouch or “diverticulum” develops in the upper part of the esophagus, between the mouth and stomach. Food can become stuck in this pouch. This can lead to ...

When this duct does not properly close, the small intestine walls create a pouch or a condition called Meckel’s diverticulum. Most people with Meckel’s diverticulum do not experience symptoms.