Meckel's Diverticulum: Unusual Cause of Significant Bleeding in an Adult Male

Overview

Journal Radiol Case Rep

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Radiology

Date 2023 Aug 14

PMID 37577078

Authors

Assim Saad Eddin

A J Chowdhury

Ehab Saad Aldin

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Abstract

Meckel's diverticulum is a common congenital gastrointestinal malformation affecting 2% of the general population. Most affected patients are asymptomatic, and excessive bleeding causing a significant drop in hemoglobin count is an uncommon complication of Meckel's diverticulum, especially in adult patients. Herein, we present an adult case of Meckel's diverticulum that nearly led to hemodynamic instability. Laparotomy and segmental small bowel resection were critical in treating the patient.

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