SINCE the description of Meckel's diverticulum by Johann Frederic Meckel in 1809, much has been written about this entity. It is therefore unnecessary to discuss all the pathologic conditions that ...

Remnants of the vitelline duct can cause less common problems such as fibrous cord, umbilical fistula, vitelline cyst and umbilical sinus or polyp. Features The ‘rule of twos' broadly applies.