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The Merck Manual - Meckel's Diverticulum

STOP: At this time the 16th edition of the Merck Manual has been removed from the internet. Merck indicates that the 17th edition should be posted sometime around the late summer of 1999.

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (16th edition) is a rich resource for obtaining medical information over the Internet. Here is how to find information about Meckel's Diverticulum in The Merck Manual.

When you arrive at the MERCK home page, from the navigation bar on the left select the "Publications - The Merck Manual" icon which will take you to the Merck Publications page. On this page, select "The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy"

When you arrive at The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy title page, select · continue.

From "The Merck Manual - Table of Contents", select "Section 15. Pediatric and Genetics."

From the contents listing of "Section 15. Pediatrics and Genetics", select chapter "197. Gastrointestinal Disorders".

Scroll down to the bottom where you will find :

Meckel's Diverticulum

• Pathophysiology
• Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis
• Treatment

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