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Hemoperitoneum from perforated Meckel's diverticulum.

C L Fowler1, L A Ohlms, B S Reid

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
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Meckel

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Meckel's diverticulum affects approximately 4% of patients.
  • Common complications include obstruction, bleeding, inflammation, and perforation.

Observation:

  • This case details an exceptionally rare presentation of a perforated Meckel's diverticulum.

Findings:

  • The patient presented with hemoperitoneum, a rare consequence of diverticulum perforation.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare presentations in diagnosing Meckel's diverticulum complications.
  • Underscores the need for prompt surgical evaluation in cases of unexplained hemoperitoneum.