Meckel's diverticulum causing simultaneous hemoperitoneum and hematochezia

In this report, a case is presented in which a Meckel's Diverticulum causes simultaneous bright red, rectal bleeding and intraperitoneal bleeding. The first manifestation is typical; the second is highly unusual.A general discussion of Meckel diverticulum follows this case presentation, emphasi...

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Main Author: James G. Glasser, MD, FACS (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Elsevier, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:In this report, a case is presented in which a Meckel's Diverticulum causes simultaneous bright red, rectal bleeding and intraperitoneal bleeding. The first manifestation is typical; the second is highly unusual.A general discussion of Meckel diverticulum follows this case presentation, emphasizing the variety and heterogeneity of this anomaly.
Item Description:2213-5766
10.1016/j.epsc.2021.101893