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Structure of yolk stalk

Known as: Duct, Omphalomesenteric, Omphalomesenteric Duct, Vitelline Ducts 
The narrow tube connecting the YOLK SAC with the midgut of the EMBRYO; persistence of all or part of it in post-fetal life produces abnormalities, of… 
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Review
1993
Review
1993
Meckel's diverticula are the result of incomplete degeneration of the vitelline duct. It is generally believed that less than 5… 
1986
1986
Meckel's diverticulum is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, which is rarely affected by neoplasia. The authors… 
1983
1983
all gravid. A detailed study was carried out to determine the reason for absence of eggs in the otherwise mature adult. All… 
1977
1977
Four to 48 hours after iv and sc administration of teratogenic doses of trypan blue to rats and mice the uterus was removed and… 
1975
1975
Two cases with umbilical polyp are reported. This rare malformation arises from remnants of the omphalomesenteric duct and may be… 
Review
1969
Review
1969
Although Fabricus Heldanus in 1598 first described an unusual ileal diverticulum, the first description of its embryology and… 
1968
1968
IN THE early human embryo the alimentary canal communicates freely with the yolk sac. This channel is known as the… 
Review
1956
Review
1956
A Meckel's diverticulum or remnant of the vitelline duct is said to be present in about 2% of all postmortem examinations… 
1931
1931
Meckel's diverticulum is due to the persistence of the proximal portion of the vitelline duct, which connects the yolk sac with…