Aim of study : To study the morphological variations of ileocaecal region which includes caecum ,vermiform
appendix &terminal ileum.
Materials and methods :All the specimens were taken from embalmed cadavers after routine dissection for undergraduates
in Government Medical College Ananthapuramu of Andhra Pradesh.Among 50 cadavers dissected ,we examined
for shape of Caecum ,measurements of Caecum,site of entry of ileum into Caecum,measurements of Appendix & position
of Appendix .Corresponding photographs were also taken.
Results :Inall the cadavers shape of caecum is adult assymmetrical .Out of 35 male cadavers thelength was ranging
from 54-65mm &breadth was ranging from 65-75 mm.In 15 female cadavers length was ranging from 50 -62mm ,
breadth was ranging from 65 -75mm.In all 50 (100%) adult specimens the ileum has opened posteromedialy into the
caecum.Average length of appendix in males 77.2mm and average breadth is 12.42mm.In females average length is
69.33mm and breadth is 10.8mm.Most common position of appendix was retrocaecal and least common was pre&
post ileal position.
Conclusion :Positional variations ,morphological variations of caecum and appendix are very important for surgeons because
while performing surgeries at ileocaecal region & for good prognosis.
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Author Name: DrSunnapu.Umamaheswararao
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Keywords: caecum ,vermiform appendix ,terminal ileum ,retrocaecal.
ISSN: 2249-555X
EISSN: 2249-555X
EOI/DOI: 10.15373/2249555X
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