Surgery Definition – What is the anatomy of the ileum?
Surgery Definition – What is the anatomy of the ileum?
Ileum is part of the small bowel with the length of approximately 12 feet. The wall is thin and single. Ileum appears to be darker than jejunum in color. There are 3 – 5 vascular arcades and numerous Payer’s patches or lymphoid follicles on the anti mesenteric border.
Ileum is part of the small bowel with the length of approximately 12 feet. The wall is thin and single. Ileum appears to be darker than jejunum in color. There are 3 – 5 vascular arcades and numerous Payer’s patches or lymphoid follicles on the anti mesenteric border.