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[Meckel's diverticulum as a cause of massive rectal bleeding]
I Fernández-Pineda1, M Garrido Morales, M J Moya Jiménez
1Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Infantil Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla.
Summary
A three-month-old infant experienced massive rectal bleeding, requiring blood transfusion and emergency surgery. Meckel
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Background:
- Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
- It is a common cause of gastrointestinal bleeding in children, but massive bleeding in neonates is rare.
Observation:
- A three-month-old male infant presented with massive, painless, fresh rectal bleeding.
- The infant was hemodynamically unstable, necessitating blood transfusion and emergency laparotomy.
Findings:
- Surgical exploration revealed Meckel's diverticulum as the cause of the massive hemorrhage.
- This case highlights an uncommon presentation of Meckel's diverticulum in a very young infant.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing severe gastrointestinal bleeding in infants.
- This case underscores the importance of considering Meckel's diverticulum in the differential diagnosis of neonatal rectal bleeding.